The recent Lettergate scandal coupled with the US bishops inability to reveal the truth about the history of sexual abuse within their own dioceses leads one to ask “Is the Catholic Church able to tell the truth?” Lettergate has become a public relations nightmare after the Vatican selectively released portions of a letter that implied […]
Papal Regret and the Italian Priest Whom the Pope Gave a Second Chance
In a recent meeting with his Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Pope Francis expressed regret over his handling of sexual abuse allegations involving an Italian priest who molested again after being granted a papal reprieve. The Pope told the Commission that he was “learning on the job” and has now come to believe […]
