So-called “window bills,” which eliminate statutes of limitations on child sexual abuse claims for periods of two or three years, have been enacted in more than seventeen states. Their primary justification—the thesis that victims of child sexual abuse are psychologically constrained from . . . . Continue Reading »
As archbishop, Weakland courted not only lovers but controversy. Continue Reading »
The recommendations of both the third-party report and the SBC task force avoid taking what should be the obvious first step in sexual abuse cases: Call the cops. Continue Reading »
In her delightful essay “Harry Potter and the Reverse Voltaire,” the philosopher Mary Leng tries to understand why a colleague of hers has denounced J. K. Rowling. Although the colleague believes that “there are contexts in which [biological] sex matters politically,” she has condemned . . . . Continue Reading »
Fr. Timothy J. Cusick joins R. R. Reno for a discussion of the importance of the evangelical counsels. Continue Reading »
The proliferation of child pornography demands a robust response from our political leaders. Continue Reading »
The Dallas Charter is a sterling example of poor theology resulting from good intentions. Continue Reading »
Despite his record of abuse reform, many will remember Wuerl only for asserting that he never heard a rumor about McCarrick. Continue Reading »
Policies are only as reliable as the officials who enforce them. Continue Reading »
Too many on the Catholic Left remain in denial about the link between doctrinal and moral dissent and clerical wickedness. Continue Reading »
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