The bishops of the church have never taken responsibility for their role in the sex abuse crisis. Almost from the very beginning, they have tried to blame the crisis on homosexuality in the priesthood.

The investigation of U.S. seminaries for 'evidence of homosexuality' continues the pattern of smoke-screening the church leaders have employed since the clergy child abuse crisis began. Why not look instead for evidence of cowardice, secrecy and dishonesty -- the traits displayed by so many bishops who magnified the crisis into a public scandal?

Why not look instead for evidence of cowardice, secrecy, and dishonesty -- the traits displayed by so many bishops which magnified the crisis into a public scandal?

That shows the Vatican has no understanding of sexuality or homosexuality.

Is this a crisis? No, it's not a crisis.

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