Pope Francis Asks Forgiveness for ‘Evil’ of Child Abuse

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2014 In remarks quoted by Vatican radio Friday, Pope Francis personally asked forgiveness for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. Criticizes Vatican on Abuse

Patrick Chappatte, Cagle Cartoons, The International New York Times Feb 13, 2014 Dig deeper

Jailed Catholic Priest Catches a Break From Pennsylvania Court

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2013 On Thursday, a trio of Superior Court judges in Pennsylvania ordered the release of Monsignor William Lynn from the state prison where he has been serving time for his role in dealing with sex abuse claims against fellow Catholic clergy members. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Smokin’ Bishop

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Oct 12, 2013 Dig deeper

Church and Child Abuse

Tom Janssen, Cagle Cartoons, The Netherlands Nov 30, 2011 Dig deeper

Study Blames Culture Shift for Catholic Clergy’s Sex Crimes

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2011 A study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice examines the root causes of sexual abuse committed by members of the Catholic clergy, debunking celibacy and homosexuality as causes while glossing over the church's failure to humanely address the crisis. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Probe Finds Convicted Priests Still in the Fold

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2010 The Catholic Church has made remorseful noises and gestures in response to the widespread allegations of clergy sex abuse coming in from multiple dioceses, and some accused parties have been duly punished in recent months or have they? . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Strange Urges

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jul 21, 2010 Dig deeper

Palin’s Payday, Flotilla Folly and Priest-Love, All in One

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2010 Why shooting peace activists to death is a big deal -- even in foreign policy circles, what priests' mistresses think of celibacy, and how much public money Sarah Palin got paid to attempt public speech. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Italian Women Ask Pope to Drop Celibacy Rule

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2010 A group of Italian women has posted an open letter to the pope on an Internet forum, asking Benedict XVI to reconsider the Catholic Church's celibacy requirement for clergy members, claiming that they (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Balls and Chains

Mr. Fish / Truthdig May 24, 2010 Dig deeper

First Female Priest to Raise Italian Eyebrows, Blood Pressure

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2010 Maria Longhitano, a married teacher, will be the first woman priest ordained in Italy when she takes her vows at an Anglican church near the Vatican. The Roman Catholic Church, which continues to oppose she-priests in all their heretical curviness, will surely be irked by the proceedings. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )