To the Point
Sex Abuse, Celibacy and Politics in the Roman Catholic Church
Sexual abuse by priests has cost the Roman Catholic Church both members and money in the US. An avalanche of cases in Europe could cost even more. The Church blames the secularization of western culture, but even the Cardinal of Vienna has questioned the issue of priestly celibacy .
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readSexual abuse by priests has cost the Roman Catholic Church both members and money in the US. An avalanche of cases in Europe could cost even more. The Church blames the secularization of western culture, but even the Cardinal of Vienna has questioned the issue of priestly celibacy. Pope Benedict XVI's apology to the faithful in Ireland has left many frustrated and angry. Is the Vatican out of touch with the needs of women and children? American nuns defied the Conference of Catholic Bishops to support healthcare reform. Is there a crisis of confidence in a hierarchy run solely by men?
Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Sister Simone Campbell
NETWORKLobby member; leader of Nuns on the Bus
Lisa Miller
domestic correspondent New York Times
Garry O'Sullivan
Editor, Irish Catholic