John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Benedict’s unfortunate letter ignores the facts on the Catholic sex abuse crisis

By Thomas Reese — April 15, 2019
(RNS) — The pope emeritus' comments on sexual revolution are part of his campaign against theologians who, in his view, opened the floodgates to all sorts of sexual sins.

Taking stock of the clergy sexual abuse crisis: Protecting children

By Thomas Reese — March 21, 2019
(RNS) — Reading the constant barrage of news stories about abuse in the Catholic Church makes one wonder if any of the reforms is doing any good.

Why the Catholic Church can’t move on from the sex abuse crisis

By Thomas Reese — September 7, 2018
(RNS) — Many Catholic bishops and priests are frustrated by the continued coverage of the sex abuse crisis in the media. They believe they have fixed the problem and the church should be able to move on. People will not let them move on until there is full disclosure of past abuse.
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