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Child Abuse Scandals in the Catholic Church

This chapter explores the troubling history of child abuse scandals within the Roman Catholic Church over the past two decades, beginning with prominent cases from Boston in 2002. It delves into the systemic issues contributing to the abuse, including power dynamics and the enforced celibacy of priests, while addressing recent calls for reform and the ongoing debate surrounding celibacy and gender equality in the clergy.

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