The trouble with the Catholic Church is endless. The Vatican issued a response yesterday to the cover story put out by the Italian magazine Panorama … [Read more...] about Vatican ‘Saddened And Troubled’ By Gay Priests
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Painting of Pope Officiating Gay Marriage to Go on Display
'You May Now Kiss the Groom', a painting by Irish artist Kevin Sharkey which depicts Pope Benedict officiating the marriage of two gay men, is … [Read more...] about Painting of Pope Officiating Gay Marriage to Go on Display
Pope Begs for Forgiveness from God for Clergy Sex Abuse
At Mass today, Pope Benedict begged for forgiveness for the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal, AFP reports: "Pope Benedict XVI on Friday begged … [Read more...] about Pope Begs for Forgiveness from God for Clergy Sex Abuse
Photo: Vermont Catholic Magazine’s Award-Winning Cover on Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal
Well, it hasn't won any awards yet, but I can't imagine it wouldn't. It really nails the story on the head.(via daily dish) … [Read more...] about Photo: Vermont Catholic Magazine’s Award-Winning Cover on Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal
Pope Benedict Calls Same-Sex Marriage ‘Dangerous…Insidious’
What's more dangerous, or insidious? Two committed people who want to enshrine their love in law? Or a Catholic Church full of priests who molest … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict Calls Same-Sex Marriage ‘Dangerous…Insidious’
Pope Blames Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal on ‘Sins Within the Church’
Pope Benedict today made his strongest remarks on the Catholic church's clergy sexual abuse scandal, the AP reports: "His strong … [Read more...] about Pope Blames Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal on ‘Sins Within the Church’
Brazilian Archbishop Says Homosexuality Not ‘Human’, Links it to Acceptance of Pedophilia
Brazilian Archbishop Dadeus Grings made excuses for the church's sexual clergy scandal on Wednesday, the AP reports, appearing to blame it on … [Read more...] about Brazilian Archbishop Says Homosexuality Not ‘Human’, Links it to Acceptance of Pedophilia
British Officials Shamed as Pope is Mocked in Provocative Memo
The Pope's visit to the UK in September will go on as planned, despite the disclosure over the weekend of a memo written by a staffer at … [Read more...] about British Officials Shamed as Pope is Mocked in Provocative Memo
Pope Promises ‘Church Action’ on Clergy Sexual Abuse
Aside from recently calling for repentance, the Pope has been publicly silent about the Catholic clergy sexual abuse epidemic. Today, however, he said … [Read more...] about Pope Promises ‘Church Action’ on Clergy Sexual Abuse
Vatican Distances Itself from Cardinal’s Assertion That Pedophilia is Linked to Homosexuality
On Monday, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone made statements which attempted to link the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal … [Read more...] about Vatican Distances Itself from Cardinal’s Assertion That Pedophilia is Linked to Homosexuality