The Catholic Church concedes its vow of celibacy may have led to the
abuse of children at the hands of the clergy and says ongoing training,
including psychosexual development, is necessary for priests.
The church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council to respond to the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse today released an activity report conceding that "obligatory celibacy" may have contributed to decades of child abuse involving the clergy, and that ongoing training was necessary for priests.
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2014-12-12/child-sex-abuse-inquiry-catholic-church-concedes-celibacy-may-have-contributed-to-child-sex-abuse/1398505
The church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council to respond to the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse today released an activity report conceding that "obligatory celibacy" may have contributed to decades of child abuse involving the clergy, and that ongoing training was necessary for priests.
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2014-12-12/child-sex-abuse-inquiry-catholic-church-concedes-celibacy-may-have-contributed-to-child-sex-abuse/1398505