You know how some people think atheists hate Christmas? I am going to humbly put forth the idea that the leaders of the Catholic church are doing their own damage.
First, the Pope wanted to remind us that the real problem with the world was gay people. Then Archbishop Vincent Nichols railed against gay marriage. And now Father Piero Corsi of Liguria (Italy) is going after women in general:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2012/12/28/catholic-priest-women-are-abused-because-they-dress-provocatively-and-dont-cook-warm-meals-anymore/
First, the Pope wanted to remind us that the real problem with the world was gay people. Then Archbishop Vincent Nichols railed against gay marriage. And now Father Piero Corsi of Liguria (Italy) is going after women in general:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2012/12/28/catholic-priest-women-are-abused-because-they-dress-provocatively-and-dont-cook-warm-meals-anymore/