Source: Brownstone Institute
by Thomas Harrington
“When we hear the term ‘clerical abuse,’ I think most of us think, quite rightly, of perverse sexual behavior. But in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis, it seems worth asking if the parameters of the term might need to be expanded to include other abuses of power that resulted in the violation of the physical and psychological intimacy, as well as the inherent dignity of those who look to the Catholic Church for spiritual guidance.” (05/20/25)