Celibacy Is Not a Direct Cause of Sexual Abuse, Jesuit Expert Says
Regarding the profile of the abuser, the Jesuit said that there is not only one ‘and there can be many different reasons that lead a person to commit abuse.’
Regarding the profile of the abuser, the Jesuit said that there is not only one ‘and there can be many different reasons that lead a person to commit abuse.’
“Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.” (Mark 1:30-31)
BOOK PICK: From the Depths of Our Hearts
This is why the Catholic Church will soon become the sole defender of marriage: because it has continued to be the sole defender of celibacy.
The post-synodal apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia sets forth the Holy Father’s ‘Four Dreams’ for the region, but steers clear of endorsing married priests or women deacons.
In an exclusive English-language interview, the African cardinal discusses his new book, the status of the Catholic priesthood, and addresses those who say he opposes Pope Francis.
Various outcomes are possible in the papal document, which will be released next Wednesday.
Publication controversies aside, what does From the Depths of Our Hearts have to say about this “brilliant jewel” of the Church?
COMMENTARY: Why is it assumed by some of the Catholic press that the Pope Emeritus is undermining the Pope on priestly celibacy when he agrees with him?
UPDATED: The book, entitled From the Depths of Our Hearts, addresses the ‘dark time’ the Catholic priesthood is enduring because of Church scandals and ‘the constant questioning of their consecrated celibacy.’
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