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First Penn State, now Syracuse embroiled in child sex-abuse scandal

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

I indicated in my commentary Penn State’s Catholic Church problem that it was only a matter of time before other schools became embroiled in a similar scandal. Sure enough, here comes Syracuse University; and the similarities – in terms of the nature of the allegations and the cover up – are uncanny. For starters, it’s… Read more.

Pope John Paul II Fighting for His Life and Against Child Sex Abuse

Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 12:08 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The Pope may be knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door, but he’s still fighting the good fight and, evidently, with good humour. Nevertheless, the continuing terror of Catholic priests preying on innocents (especially boys) must anger and aggrieve His Holiness to biblical proportions. Last Friday, the Council of Catholic Bishops reported 1,092 new accusations of… Read more.