How Much Did The Vatican Let Theodore McCarrick Sway Its Agreement With Communist China?
In light of both the disastrous human rights situation in China and a sex predator’s dubious involvement in the Sino-Vatican accord, it’s time for the Vatican to come clean about Cardinal McCarrick’s role.
Pope Francis’ Summit On Clerical Sexual Abuse Was A Charade
By ignoring the causes of the abuse crisis and refusing to address the McCarrick affair, the Vatican has undermined its credibility with a farcical summit.
The Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis Is Dredging Up An Old Heresy
Catholics leaving the church over the sex abuse crisis are giving into the false notion that the sacraments depend on blameless clerics.
Francis Has Mobilized The Papacy’s Absolute Monarchy Against Justice
Fundamentally, neither bishops nor laity have any power in the government of their church. That’s leading to some huge problems as Francis works against resolving the priest abuse crisis.
The Bishops In Their Labyrinth
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Baltimore this week hoping to address the sex abuse crisis. Instead, they made things worse.
It’s Past Time For Pope Francis To Come Clean, But Instead He’s Burying Himself
The loss of confidence in Pope Francis reflects that his mismanagement of the crisis has been a scandal in itself. It may also reveal a growing public awareness of Francis’ own poor record.
As Catholic Scandal Unfolds, Pope Francis Looks Increasingly Blameworthy
The report reveals a pope indifferent to the complaints of abuse survivors, and who has surrounded himself with others accused of covering up claims.
Everyone Has A Responsibility To Help Clean Up The Catholic Abuse Scandal
I have a simple call to action for people from every church and from all walks of life. It is this: Do your job without partiality. Do not be swayed by the reputation of individuals or the power of institutions.
The Catholic Scandal Is More About Power Than About Sex
Ultimately, the core of the issue here is not about sex. Not substantially. It is about a degraded Vatican culture that supports men like Theodore McCarrick.
The Catholic Church’s Sex Abuse Scandal Is A Crisis Of Faith
We don’t need more bland expressions of sorrow from bishops. We need public penance, resignations, and a new generation of leaders in the Catholic Church.