Priest vow of celibacy distracts from real issues of child abuse

Play
Stop
 
 

The Catholic Church told the Royal Commission into child abuse the papal vow of celibacy may have contributed to the sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy. Child abuse survivor groups argue that this is a distraction of the real issue.

Child sex abuse inquiry: Catholic Church concedes celibacy may have contributed to child sex abuse

(Visited 3 times, 1 visits today)
Download Audio

The Wire is produced in partnership by

Contributor Stations

Supporters and Program Distribution