Posts tagged clergy sexual abuse
Despite Sex Abuse Reforms, Some In Southern Baptist Convention Not Ready To Change

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the latest news in the Southern Baptist Convention’s ongoing sexual abuse crisis. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

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Archbishop Timothy Broglio Elected USCCB President: What It Means For The Catholic Church

(ANALYSIS) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops assembled in Baltimore to elect a new president. Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military Services, tasked with overseeing Catholic ministries to members of the U.S. armed forces, was elected to lead the USCCB. What does it mean for the Catholic Church in the United States?

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Child Sexual Abuse Is Despicable Enough, But Even More So In The Church

(OPINION) As utterly despicable as it is to sexually abuse a child, it is even more despicable to so do in the name of God. And religion. And the church. What could be a greater profanation of the name of the Lord? And what could do more lasting damage to an innocent child?

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Pastors Charged with Child Sex Crimes Scar Victims, Shock Congregations

Nearly a dozen pastors and church workers in Florida and elsewhere have been charged with possessing child pornography and/or other sex crimes against children in recent months.

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