Controversy and confusion is swirling around Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church. On December 28, 2016, the Pope issued a strong, unequivocal message that bishops should enforce a zero tolerance policy for any priest who sexually abuses a child. But it seems that behind the scenes, Pope Francis is working to keep abuse […]
Pope Francis Caught Red-handed Protecting a Pedophile Priest
Since Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope in 2013, he has spoken often and forcefully about the rights of the poor, the marginalized, and those who’ve been sexually abused by Catholic priests. The Pope told US victims of clerical abuse last year that “all responsible will be held accountable” and called for stronger “oversight to ensure […]
Catholic Priest Sentenced to Six Months for Sexually Assaulting Model During Flight
A 46-year-old Diocese of San Bernardino Catholic priest has been sentenced to six months in prison for sexually groping a woman during an overnight flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles last August. The woman, who is employed as a model, woke up and found Marcelo de Jesumaria touching her breasts and buttocks. She immediately asked […]