Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 828: Canadian Court Tells Disgraced Former Vatican Spokesman To Stand Trial For Molesting Another Priest
Aug 14, 2025
Liz Yore, an attorney and child advocate, joins Jenny Holland, a Catholic commentator, and Frank Walker, a Catholic news analyst, to tackle the disturbing case of a former Vatican spokesman facing trial for molestation. The discussion dives into the complexities of church accountability and the failures of ecclesiastical law. They analyze the cyclical nature of abuse within the clergy and its profound implications for future priests. The group also critiques contemporary cultural tensions, including Madonna's clash with traditional values and the broader moral decay in society.
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Rise And Fall Of A Vatican Spokesman
- Frank Walker recounts Father Ezekiel (Rezika)'s fall from prominence after plagiarism and sexual impropriety allegations.
- He describes Rezika's prior role as a Vatican spokesman and media figure before being defrocked.
State Courts Over Church Courts Here
- Canadian judge ruled the molestation case cannot rely solely on canon courts and must face secular jurisdiction.
- Hosts argue this highlights tensions between church courts and state sovereignty over justice.
Church Courts Lack Adequate Remedies
- The hosts argue church tribunals lack adequate remedies and financial penalties for abuse victims.
- They say insufficient ecclesiastical justice weakens the church's claim to exclusive jurisdiction.