Since he took on the role some nine months ago, Pope Francis has proven to be exceedingly popular with Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Many believe his leadership will change the face of Catholicism and show it to be kinder, gentler, more inclusive and less judgmental than in the past. But even supporters of Pope Francis […]
Cases of child sexual abuse by priests, teachers, coaches and other trusted adults are far too common. Last week, we wrote about a Pennsylvania priest who was recently arrested and now faces several criminal charges related to sexual acts with an underage teen. In light of the criminal charges, many are now scrutinizing the priest’s […]
It has been more than a year since disgraced Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted on 45 criminal counts of sexually abusing dozens of young boys. He will effectively spend the rest of his life in prison. And while the story has largely faded from national headlines, a criminal conviction alone does not begin […]