TV News LIES

Saturday, Sep 05th

Last update09:00:04 AM GMT

You are here News Of Special Interest Pope defends celibacy rule amid sex abuse scandals

Pope defends celibacy rule amid sex abuse scandals

E-mail Print PDF

Europe's Catholic paedophile scandal now affects institutions in Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany.

Cardinal Schoenborn later clarified his comments saying it would be wrong to say that celibacy was a prime cause of sexual abuse.

"If celibacy is the problem, then without celibacy there should be no sexual abuse but unfortunately this is not the case. We know about cases inside the family," he said.

"I think the problem is deeper. It has to be seen as a question of personal maturity, how someone relates to his personal development."

At the Pope's meeting with Bishop Zollitsch, details of accusations made in some 170 cases of abuse by German priests were discussed.

"For every 10 people you hear saying they were abused, you can be sure there are another ten thousand victims staying silent."

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Death toll from Israeli settler attacks spirals in 'most violent' year for West Bank

Death tolll from settlers highest eeverDuring a settler attack aimed at stealing sheep, the Israeli army killed a Palestinian boy and...

Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students

Elrctyric glovesOmaha police recently agreed to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks to students in...

Pennsylvania officer charged in killing of college student who went to wrong house

Pa cop charged in death of studentA Pennsylvania police officer was charged on Tuesday with voluntary manslaughter for last week’s fatal shooting...

Why the position of Palestinian health workers in Israel has grown increasingly precarious

Israel hospitalA recent controversy involving Palestinian medical staff at Haifa’s Rambam Hospital reveals several important things about...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!