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Priests of the Catholic Church: Marriage or God

With a growing decline in numbers of young Catholic priests, Edward Daly, former bishop of Northern Ireland, has recently called for an end to celibacy in the Catholic clergy.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 3 comments

Gays may become Church of England bishops – if they stay celibate

The Church of England looks set to allow openly gay clergy to become bishops. But there’s a catch: unlike their heterosexual counterparts, they will have to remain celibate.

In the Media by Andrew John

Gay priests recorded on hidden camera

Rome - Using hidden cameras, a journalist from Panorama magazine filmed three priests visiting gay nightspots and taking part in homosexual activity.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 16 comments

Church rejects even celibate would-be priests – if they’re gay

Even some celibate candidates for priesthood are being shunned by the Catholic Church as it vets those who want to take their oaths. But mainly gay ones.

In the Media by Andrew John

Sex scandal could hit Catholic Church coffers

The Catholic sex-abuse scandal could have a devastating effect on the church’s finances in Italy, Vatican officials fear.

In the Media by Andrew John - 2 comments

Catholic Cardinals Being Sued for Concealing Child Abuse

A Mexican citizen is suing two Catholic cardinals, a Mexican and an American, for trying to conceal abuses committed by a priest on several children. The suit alleges the Cardinals knew about the cases of sexual abuse by the priest.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Mexican bishop says TV to blame for abuse by priests

A Roman Catholic Bishop in Mexico has suggested that television and the Internet are responsible for abuse carried out by priests.

In the Media by Alison Thorpe - 3 comments

Mexico's Roman Catholic Church Seeks Pardon for Child Abuse

In Mexico, the Roman Catholic Church is seeking pardon for sexual abuses committed by its founding priest on children under its care. The apology includes a promise to allow civil authorities to intervene to apply the law in church-linked sex abuse cases.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Controversy erupts over ex-bishop saying ‘Jews are God killers’

A furious transatlantic row has erupted after news circulated about a retired Italian bishop accusing Jews of stirring up hatred of the Catholic Church over the scandal of child abuse.

In the Media by Andrew John - 50 comments

Teacher sex cases in U. S. public schools unreported, unpunished

An estimated 4 to 5 million U.S. public school students may be at risk or become victims of sexual assault by school employees and teachers. Even so, media outlets and public officials remain tight-lipped, cover-up allegations, and fight disclosure.

In the Media by John Wondra - 2 comments

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