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What are the root causes of the recent clerical sexual abuse scandals within the Catholic Church?

The percentage of Catholic priests who indulge in sexual abuse may not be on higher side compared with that of doctors, teachers , policemen et al who have direct interaction with their clients in ...
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What are the root causes of the recent clerical sexual abuse scandals within the Catholic Church?

To answer this question properly, we need to define what the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church is. I see two primary layers: (1) that clerics sexually abused children and minors, ...
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In which US states are Catholic dioceses being investigated for Sexual Abuse?

In which US states are Catholic dioceses being investigated for Sexual Abuse? With this announcement, Wisconsin will join at least 22 other states that have launched investigations into sexual abuse ...
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What are the root causes of the recent clerical sexual abuse scandals within the Catholic Church?

I don't think clerical abuse is new. Anytime a fallen human is given power they often use that power for sin. Indeed pride can also be vice that prevents those in power to administer justice or ...
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Is it known which seminary or seminaries produced the majority of Catholic priests who were accused of sexual abuse in the USA?

Is it known which seminary or seminaries produced the majority of Catholic priests who were accused of sexual abuse in the USA? I remember when this sexual abuse scandal first hit the Church. At that ...
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