Tag Archives: Child Abuse

Vatican goes online in struggle against child abuse

Sexual abuse by Catholic priests has been going on in the Church for centuries. And as the article states, the reported cases of abuse thus far may be the tip of the iceberg, as sexual abuse in under-developed parts of … Continue reading

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Pope backs Croatia for EU entry

Every time I read an article having to do with the Catholic Church, or more specifically the Pope and reaffirmation of “Christian values,” I wonder – what exactly are Christian values? Maybe someone can explain these to me as they … Continue reading

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Nigerian ‘baby factory’ raided, 32 teenage girls freed

After reading this article, nothing reflects my thoughts more accurately than the following quote from Mark Twain: TGO “I have no color prejudices nor caste prejudices nor creed prejudices. All I care to know is that a man is a … Continue reading

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Cables indicate Ireland ceded to Vatican pressure

As I’ve been stating for quite some time on this Blog, the Roman Catholic Church is one of the most corrupt organizations on the planet. Its leaders are nothing but frauds, hiding behind the facade of religion. The Pope, at … Continue reading

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Murdered Alabama children were tortured: documents

If the two parasites who tortured and murdered these children sit in jail for years it will be one of the biggest travesties in recent memory. They deserve the worst kind of death imaginable. TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading

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German cardinal asks abuse victims for forgiveness

Forgiveness; what a meaningless term. I have no idea what it must be like to be sexually molested, especially as a child, and know of only two or three women who have been sexually abused while young (too many for … Continue reading

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Pope urges respect for embryos

More BS from the Pope, as he follows-up comments made earlier in the week by Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, who did his best to “set things right” regarding the church’s stance on the use of condoms. This, after Pope Benedict … Continue reading

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Most Britons against paying for pope’s visit: survey

It has been weeks since I’ve written anything about the Pope. The reason for this is that Mr. Ratzinger has been out of the public view for quite some time, and this of course, has been by design. You know … Continue reading

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Novelist Anne Rice says she’s leaving Christianity

Definitely a wise (and logical) decision to leave Christianity behind. The next step is to stop believing altogether, which after all is the only intelligent choice. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer … Continue reading

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Pope appoints panel to investigate Ireland abuse

More BS from the Pope… Appointing high-ranking individuals from within the Catholic Church to investigate child abuse in the Church is not the answer to this crisis. How can the Church police itself? This is almost like asking members of … Continue reading

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Australia archbishop: Church culture tied to abuse

Archbishop Mark Coleridge is absolutely correct in his statements! Finally, there is a high-ranking member of the Catholic Church honest enough and courageous enough to speak the truth about the rampant sexual abuse within the Church and the attitude which … Continue reading

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Report: Sexual abuse charge against German bishop

What more can be said about the Roman Catholic Church that hasn’t already been stated on this Blog? The Church is a corrupt organization. No doubt it has good people, but also quite a number of real perverts who have … Continue reading

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Chilean priest allegedly abused 5 young men

These dirty, slimy priests who have been abusing children are just now being exposed. Quite a coincidence I would say. There are thousands of these pedophiles within the Catholic Church. Yet after a few dozen of them have taken the … Continue reading

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Irish bishop resigns, says he didn’t report abuse

By now people are well aware of the criminal acts against children that occur within the walls of Catholic churches and schools throughout the world. Yet parents continue to send their children to these Catholic venues with the mindset that … Continue reading

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Pope’s fifth anniversary mired in controversy

The Pope turned 83 years old today. More than likely his 83rd birthday has been one of the most unpleasant of his long life. He carries with him a great deal of baggage, and that can weigh heavily on any … Continue reading

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Pope may meet with abuse victims in Malta

It will be interesting to see how Pope Benedict XVI will be received in this predominantly Catholic Mediterranean nation. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By VICTOR L. SIMPSON, Associated Press Writer Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press Writer … Continue reading

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Pope mentions attacks on church, urges repentance

Personally, I couldn’t care less about the Pope repenting, praying, reflecting or any of the other “spiritual” nonsense that he and his posse entertain themselves with. To me it’s all meaningless. Maybe I’m not that smart, but it would seem … Continue reading

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Vatican scoffs at idea of arresting pope in Britain

I must say, Richard Dawkins is relentless; he thinks less of religions than most people I know, and with good reason. As a scientist and intellectual, he truly understands biological processes better than most and realizes what a complete farce … Continue reading

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Vatican to bishops: follow law, report sex abuse

“The Vatican on Monday made clear for the first time that bishops and other church officials should report clerical sex abuse to police if required by law.” Really? Wow, imagine that, reporting sex abuse (which is a crime) to police, … Continue reading

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Worries about Calif. priest came early in career

Pictured below is one of the many child molesters that the Catholic Church has employed and protected throughout the years. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By GILLIAN FLACCUS and BROOKE DONALD, Associated Press Writer Gillian Flaccus And … Continue reading

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NZ Catholic church investigates 5 abuse complaints

The rampant sexual abuse on children by pedophile priests continues… It is quite obvious that the Catholic Church has been shuffling these priests around like one shuffles a deck of cards, moving them from place to place in order to … Continue reading

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Priest accused of US abuse still working in India

Evidence continues to pile up against the Vatican and their part in covering up child abuse on the part of Catholic priests… The man being pointed to in the photograph below is Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul; accused of sexual abuse on … Continue reading

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Pope visits Malta mid-month, sex abuse cases await

More discussion on allegations against pedophile priests are expressed in the article below. This entire fiasco with the Roman Catholic Church and sexual abuse on the part of its clergy isn’t going to end anytime soon. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading

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Pope hailed as ‘unfailing’ leader at Easter Mass

The Pope has demonstrated “unfailing” leadership and courage; this according to Cardinal Angelo Sodano. He also stated that what has been said about the Pope is “petty gossip.” What else can one expect from another member of this clan of … Continue reading

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AP: Vatican waited years to defrock Arizona priest

I wonder how many Catholics out there still blindly defend the Pope, along with the crooked organization that he represents. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Photography: Reuters By MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press Writer Matt Sedensky, Associated … Continue reading

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US lawyer wants to question pope on child sex cases

It will be interesting to follow this story and find out if in fact the Pope is questioned under oath. My guess is that it won’t happen. Do you the reader have any thoughts on this? If so, please comment. … Continue reading

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Catholics find ties to the church tested by crisis

People (at least some) are finally seeing the Roman Catholic Church for what it really is: a deceitful and corrupt organization founded on lies and superstitions, operated by a clan of immoral individuals whose sole purpose is to increase their … Continue reading

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Lawyer who found documents has long pursued church

Although it is highly unlikely that the man pictured below will succeed in his quest to question the Pope under oath on matters of sexual child abuse in the Catholic Church, the fact that he is willing to pursue this … Continue reading

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Sex abuse scandal in US, Italy taints papacy

According to this article the connection between sex abuse on the part of priests and Pope Benedict XVI has already been made, as the Pope allegedly refused to move forward with a church trial against a priest accused of molesting … Continue reading

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US priest accused of molesting 200 deaf boys

Here we go, more people coming forward describing what yet another pedophile priest did to them as children. Unfortunately, the scum pictured below, Lawrence Murphy, is already dead. The amazing thing is that the Vatican continues to defend these people. Yet actually when … Continue reading

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New abuse allegation in Pope’s former diocese

The photograph below is that of Irish Bishop John Magee. I’ve been saying it for some time now: the Catholic Church is one of the most corrupt organizations on the planet. It is rotten to the core from top to … Continue reading

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German diocese say 6 accused over abuse

The saga continues… Yet fairly soon the media will find another story to report on which has more “appeal,” and the Vatican, Roman Catholic Church, along with all the abusive priests and nuns will be “off the hook” sort of … Continue reading

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Pope blasts Irish church, no Vatican blame in abuse

What the Roman Catholic Church has been doing to children in terms of child abuse throughout the ages is quite disgusting, to say the least. Yet with all the allegations against the Church taking place across mostly Europe (for the … Continue reading

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Vatican officials defend pope on abuse

For those of you out there with any semblance of common sense there is no need to explain the obvious. The Pope is and has been well aware of the transgressions of his priesthood. I’m not suggesting that he knows … Continue reading

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German Church apologizes, vows action on abuse

Another lame apology from the corrupt Catholic Church with all its degenerate pedophiles; who have the audacity to ask their victims for forgiveness. Sure, why wouldn’t these priests be forgiven? I mean after all, parents belong to a congregation, give … Continue reading

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Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school

Isn’t the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church off the charts? Here they are denouncing the sale of condoms in high school and their gay, pedophile priests are having sex with kids in grade school. And the Pope’s comment last year … Continue reading

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Pope’s brother praised for his apology to victims

They must be kidding!!! An apology 40-plus years later is a “wonderful sign” that the church plans to get to the bottom of the allegations? This man (the Pope’s brother) is 86 years old and has one foot inside the … Continue reading

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Dublin theatre throws spotlight on priestly sins

Thanks to the press and the internet, the Roman Catholic Church is being exposed for the charade that it is and has been throughout the centuries. For the better part of eight hundred years the Catholic Church did its best … Continue reading

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