Abuse Documentary: The Shame of the Catholic Church | Retro Report | The New York Times

Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has been making headlines for years. Some priests have been punished, but what about the bishops who shielded them?
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[@bobmac004]

If a child complains of being molested by a priest, don't call the bishop, call the police

[@helenweatherby1694]

This. I never understand why anyone would NOT go to the police.

[@henryanthony8154]

Because there are numerous examples of times when authorities were complicit in covering it up

[@shubhamsahu3590]

@@henryanthony8154 yes

[@stevefischer9336]

@@helenweatherby1694 Well you just aren't very smart. Kids would get punished and beaten by their own parents for these accusations. Churchs have lots of money and power.

[@lennaymaboyyy4848]

nah, street justice is the only option

[@fabbehn0190]

They had to have a meeting and a vote to decide if there going to report the abuse??? SICK!!

[@mind_control_really_sucks_]

This is weird seeing the same practices that Jehovah’s Witnesses use. Instead of reporting it to police they’d have their churches send a letter to their headquarters. Except for with them if there wasn’t a second witness to the abuse the victims were told to leave it in Jehovah’s hands...

[@thaliarigg3242]

Obviously,cult organization

[@heyammakkawi]

It’s ridiculous and 13 people voted no 😳

[@grapentine739]

@@mind_control_really_sucks_ that is messed up. A lot of abuse by Pentecostals and preachers in all groups. No child should be under the supervision of anyone in private. Everything should be out in the open.

[@grapentine739]

@@heyammakkawi makes me think of the south park episode where one priest goes to rome and tell audience of hundreds of priests from around the world we have got to stop child abuse to find he is the only one that doesn't abuse kids. Then everyone starts chanting and a giant spider appears on the ceiling as their god

[@TheKazadoodle]

This is what happens in closed communities. The same thing happens in the military, the police, hospitals. So very sad.

[@saladcaesar7716]

thank you. you are one of the rare people who doesn't blame religion. you instead point a disadgantage of an entire concept : "closed community"

[@NetiNeti-gm5bz]

Whole of America you mean

[@ems3991]

The BDSM community...

[@birdlynn417]

Sickos of the human race.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Agreed. When the guilty are asked to investigate themselves, you can BE SURE THEY WILL FIND THEMSELVES INNOCENT. Look for smoke and mirrors- behind thier whitewashed facades YOU WILL FIND CORRUPTION.

[@SapphireX413]

30+ years later and still going on. Still no change. The Catholic Church has no shame.

[@thegodhoward8037]

This has been going on for a lot longer than that this dates back hundreds of years

[@amysands8925]

Its being going on for centuries.

[@None888.]

Why would anybody attend this church it has been corrupt from the beginning in so many ways

[@waltermromanoff349]

The Vatican worships Satan and the world protects its church Popes are evil if you want heaven accept Jesus as your lord and savior Find a bible teaching church with a pastor

[@philipseballos8892]

Well Satan rules the world and he is the king of those who patronizes him

[@kansasisaband]

Catholic priests who have been accused of sexual abuse number between 5,700 and 10,000, but because of restrictive statutes of limitations, only a few hundred have been tried, convicted, and sentenced for their crimes. The rest are never listed on a Meghan's Law list, and society bears the terrible cost of their continued access to children.

[@PatrickMcAsey]

AnthonyTBlack Good posting, but I think your estimate of up to 10,000 paedophile priests is on the low side. I understand that there are about 415,000 Catholic priests worldwide. Your estimate of up to 10,000 is based on the assumption that about 2% of them are paedophiles. It is almost certainly higher than this; at least 5%, and even up to 10%. Pope Francis called the problem 'a leprosy'.

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

The cost is real, the powerful abusers have the $.This is their modus operandi, not some kind of exception. The whole entire godammed institution must b shut down. Come out.

[@richardsalmon5918]

@@red---paulvanravenswaay2247 Nuns and priests who defile children should be hung.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Non-catholic sources guesstimate at least 10% of RC Clerics have abused (pre-adult aged) children.

[@NinjaMaxHaven13]

Just because you're a priest, it does not mean that you have all the power in the world to do what you want. I had trouble at my church I used to go to with a priest being all political, discriminating and just making me feel bad for existing. Now these pedophiles just make my blood boil. Wearing black and white does not make you holy, hell, you're just as much of a human as the rest of us.

[@williamredfern2683]

They prey on the simple minded ,they know if a person is daft enough to believe the bible they believe any rubbish

[@thefalsh]

they are all lesser humans for this.

[@jjjohnson8623]

ninjahaven13 Totally right!

[@willbonin3355]

I never heard them saying their greater than anyone

[@mehjones8008]

@@willbonin3355 ..because they know to pose as humble, in their gig

[@MisterMitchMM]

My dad is a survivor from Briscoe Memorial (Kent, WA) the entire complex was leveled after millions of dollars were paid to victims. A park now sits on the property.

[@PatrickMcAsey]

MisterMitch I would suggest that a park is a much better use of the place.

[@JxRocs]

Sinead O'conner was right. She deserves an apology.

[@flatearthisahoax4030]

And Joe Pesci was the one who needs to be slapped

[@superwildside4585]

Look up: "Fiona Barnett: "Candy girl."

[@eolhc7]

If youve known a child has been abused and contributed in hiding it, you are as guilty as the one who did the abuse.

[@AirQuotes]

Which is nuts. Like it's one thing to not call the police which is horrific but at least put them in position's away from children not just say "Well he said sorry and promised it won't happen again". OK what if it happens again will you do anything? They just say 🤔🙏 Buncha 🤡 they all belong in jail

[@sarahbillenby1901]

10000% agree with you however the religious are complicit and condone abuse because their homicidal maniac sky daddy doesn't condemn it

[@frenchhorn3048]

So sad that Barbara blamed herself for something that was her abusers fault.

[@PatrickMcAsey]

That's the shocking part, isn't it?

[@someantisocialkidwithayout8828]

And that my friends is why I never go to church

[@kathyheitchue2022]

One b of b many b wasy the RC Chorch treats women,worth very little and we have no voice thst matters

[@joshuaford9714]

“We have to come to a consensus, not of zero tolerance, but of forgiveness” THAT SHOULD NEVER BE PROPOSED IN REGARDS TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

[@bridgefin]

Only real Christians would offer forgiveness in such a terrible circumstance.

[@TCM1231]

I guess you can't say that Christ's message of forgiveness is for you then....

[@2000yrCatholic]

These are disgusting monsters that should be put in jail and excommunicated byt the Church. Those filthy bishops who cover this up should also be punished.

[@frenchhorn3048]

Emma Doodles2 Agreed. Anyone who has been to a Catholic Church knows that it isn’t about kiddie fiddling.😡

[@HueGenex]

Ahmen

[@assman9283]

As a Christian you should know that Jesus wants us to forgive!! And if those priest deserve to suffer for their sins we deserve to suffer for ours!! I’m not trying to excuse it, but God is the only true one who can judge not us!

[@jjjohnson8623]

2000yrCatholic The whole false religion, digma, dictrine, idoltary of statues, nuns are part of all of it, gone on for centuries against all other religions as evil as Islam, murders, torture, abuse to children all over world, tribes if every nation they could infiltrate with their Ideology. Stoo supporting funancially or be a part if this or any wealthy organized religious occult in the world. All big organized religions, ministers, preachers, ministries if great wealth have used religion to steal, sell, fool millions for decades to support their lavish lifestyles. Study the word of God, pray, seek + ye shall find, knock, it shall be openEd. Jesus is the answer!

[@joshnewman8049]

Catholic Church needs to be burned to the ground for all eternity!!!!

[@georgemontgomeryward7864]

I find Confession so very Interesting in the Catholic Church. You go to some of these Priests that have committed some of the worst crimes and they are going to give you Absolution if you swore or told a white lie.

[@amandajean6682]

I find it Interesting that nobody can forgive sins,but God himself...So sounds like they think they are equal to God. blasphemy in my understanding.Or Intel of Secrets to be used for controlling the masses.

[@malikathueler2529]

Accurate

[@litmals7857]

At the end of the day its between me and God

[@waltermromanoff349]

That’s why the Bible says call no man father and no man can forgive your sins The Catholic Church is the Antichrist and goes against Jesus and the Bible Pagan cult praying to Saints popes Idols statues the dead 💀 In an imaginary purgatory! Non of that is biblical Jesus never said pray to my mom Jesus never said I will die on the cross for your sins but you still have to go to purgatory You have been deceived Search for truth Read your Bible

[@bernadettemurray7770]

Agree. I went to a Catholic school, fortunately never happened to me. Beggars belief what they get away with. 40 years later l found out a priest from my parish was more into touch than actual sexual assault. No way am l saying it is ok! I feel so sad for the many lives ruined.

[@jessieayala2970]

They need to be in jail

[@GMSDedication]

Jessie Ayala They need to be stoned!

[@wcstevens7]

Jessie Ayala ..My advice is to go to your local police station, and make an official complaint of sexual molestation.

[@ss.fx3626]

they should be tied up and tortured painfully

[@waltermromanoff349]

In a he mean time you need to leave you’re church or you will be judged Find a bible believing church with h a pastor and learn gods word

[@paulcannon5065]

They need more than that but too many"believers" in top jobs. "Forgiveness" my left foot.

[@maddyG7414]

My question is why was there such a prominent amount of pedophiles in the Catholic church? what was it about that institution tha made these awful crimes so common.

[@williamredfern2683]

The answer is simple , those who follow them believe any rubbish look at what happened in the boy scouts

[@KitKat_293]

I believe that pedophiles are motivated by power over the most vulnerable and get off to it. And priesthood was a position of huge power in a community. Power seeking men became priests for the wrong reasons. Of course I did know kind priests who were spiritual men who wanted to help and counsel people. But it also attracts a shady crowd. Same with the humanitarian nuns out there vs the ones who want to feel important and are cruel and abusive to kids.

[@AstronomyGuru84]

Celibacy is not natural. Combine that with access to children.

[@Licht.von.Stein.]

it seems many because there are many priest, plus the sensationalization of the media. though I have to agree that it may be out of hand, but what I don't agree is blaming the church for the crimes of it's members, they are all hummans for crying out loud.

[@darsom2717]

"what was it about that institution tha made these awful crimes so common" They hold to their fathers doctrines of devils, forbidding men to marry, this is Biblical, and the roman church has always lived by their own heresies, even murdering those who "opposed" them, i.e. the inquisition, or the burning of the reformers! 1 Timothy Chapter 4 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

[@mattyboyd4045]

Sinead O’Connor brought it to the mainstream in 1992. She’s a heroine.

[@juanchingon9246]

So true

[@Aalliiiq]

She was one of the first victims of cancel culture

[@lenblack1462]

@@Aalliiiq Yes, the right canceled her.

[@frankdenardo8684]

@Jane Doe I saw a lot of TV and radio ads from various law firms handling pedophile priests, school teachers, school guidance counselors, coaches, camp counselors, church sisters and nuns. This also applied to Mormon and protestant churches.

[@aman_01ahmad33]

Didn't she revert to islam?

[@troyvance9533]

As a survivor of the abuse of Roman Catholic priests, my advice is to leave that church. I was brainwashed for years beliving that it would all stop. I loved being an altar boy and was always the first at the church. I put on my cassock and surplice and then went to pray before anyone else got there. I served every Sunday. That was what turned on my abusers and I started to think that I was serving God by what was done to me. 20 years later, I still suffer and can't go past a catholic church without remembering the abuse.

[@mariaadhiambo4738]

I'm sorry it happened to you. I survived a pédophile too and to date i struggle to function properly

[@esthervolina3406]

I am so sorry. I am so sorry. I ❤️ am so sorry. I am so sorry. I so sorry. God bless you and protect you.

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

Yes. I had to go a step further and leave my "family" too. As they're so indoctrinated & biased. Best decision ever.

[@TCM1231]

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus, you throw out the whole crop because of the weeds?

[@anonymousdontbotheraboutit2895]

@@TCM1231 I agree with you, but we can't ignore that the Church has done an abysmal job at handling these cases. Besides, it'd be wrong of us to pass judgement on those who've been first hand victims of these abuses. Ultimately, it is up to God alone to decide whether or not they will be saved if they leave the Church as a result of this.

[@soniyam6285]

If they are doing this in the developed countries, imagine what they are doing in poor countries with vulnerable people.

[@cmsbeth]

Ms Blaine is a very strong, intelligent lady. It is extremely difficult to tell the story of molestation. Kudos to her for standing up to this vile offense!!!

[@dhss333]

"Not a zero tolerance policy, but a policy of forgiveness"!! What an evil thing to utter.

[@kaikei1013]

When Pope Francis visited the Philippines there was a huge crowd everywhere he went, waving crosses and rosaries, shouting praises and words of thanks, everything. It was being broadcasted live on television and my uncle who had just come home from Australia was watching it with us and he was so angry that a man "who knew the atrocities going on in the church but still covered it up could be welcomed so warmly and sincerely".

[@CavaleiroDasTrevas-0615]

As a Filipino, I am deeply ashamed of my people.

[@junielesparas8018]

Well because Philippines (particularly in luzon are deepply rooted of catholic church)

[@maryrowe1504]

This didn't just happen in the Catholic Church. Also moving an offender around to prevent scandal was common practice. When I was 13-15 I went to a mainline Protestant church with a female youth pastor, she did things that were just this side of inappropriate and I tried to avoid her. Finally on an overnight trip she had me assigned to sleep in the bed with her, I opted for the floor. I got in trouble but my grandma realized later that I'd probably saved myself from being fondled.

[@theturtwig50]

@@darsom2717 What lies? They were just stating an experience they had.

[@darsom2717]

@@theturtwig50 There is no such thing as a "female youth PASTOR" in any of the many protestant denominations, I don't by any stretch of the imagination believe that child molesters wouldn't use any church they can infiltrate to enact their sick fantasies, but there is no point in lying to enhance ones story, that does more harm than good to those who truly were exposed to this evil ans have3 been molested, and all to defend a false and evil so called "church", shame on whoever does it!

[@PatrickMcAsey]

Nobody is suggesting that it is confined to the Catholic Church. However, it is most shocking because it is found in the Catholic Church.

[@darsom2717]

@@PatrickMcAsey Indeed, considering every roman catholic I have ever spoken with claim they are part of "the one true church", if that's so, then why is "the one true church" so evil and blasphemous?

[@PatrickMcAsey]

@@darsom2717 During the whole of my school education I was taught continually and seemingly, perpetually, about the 'One True, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church'. Since it stands up by this claim, it must now fall by it. Sexual abuse started becoming apparent about 30 years ago, if I remember correctly. We would have been prepared to forgive the Catholic Church if this evil had been confined to a few errant priests, and if the Catholic Church had taken immediate action then we would have admired it. We're not talking about a few 'bad eggs' here. This evil has been so vast, and more seriously, the cover up has been such an equally vast scale that we can only say that the Catholic Church at every level has been complicit in it. So this means that the abuse has continued _solely because of_ the Catholic Church itself. I would not want to be any part of such an organisation if I had not turned away from it long ago.

[@sjp4u338]

17,000 children abused by 6,000 members of the clergy! That is horrifying!! They make me sick. I’ve lost all trust in these clowns.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

I’ve absolutely no idea whatsoever WHY anybody would/could trust this religious institution or anyone in it.

[@cynthialangley7338]

The Catholic Church needs to be sued out of existence.

[@Ariadne76-k3d]

Yes, they are nothing but a huge scam! They get people to give them money and power in exchange for sonething they'll supposedly get when they are dead .

[@jerrodtham]

The priest who committed crime should be given the same sentence as normal people.

[@ThomasHarding1990]

A perfect example of how poisonous the church is.

[@BMF604]

Thomas Harding the Catholic Church not Christian

[@MrChubib0]

catholic is business that's the fact

[@queenanacaona8531]

MrChubib0 they try to tell me it’s not a for profit organization, hilarious

[@wcstevens7]

MrChubib0 ..It is just a money making scam !!!

[@PatrickMcAsey]

It certainly is a business. It's the most successful business - and the greatest scam - in the entire history of the world, having at least 1000 years' lead on everybody else. Its wealth makes the wealthiest companies of our own day seem tiny. You should read _The Vatican Billions_ (which I think should be renamed _The Vatican Trillions_ ) by Avro Manhattan.

[@Lousy_Bastard]

Also about control and power and wealth.

[@annab9994]

Any church is 😐

[@midas0787]

Sinead O'connor was tottaly right. She's not a pop star, but a protest singer. And I still remember everyone getting her booed when she ripped up a picture of pope.

[@josephconner3742]

Lashing out at Sinead O''Connor is proof positive that all organized religions are just another cult.

[@abigailmckernwalkingwithpo4582]

World wide. Cardinal Pell in Australia, anyone? Even I have two friends who were abused by Catholic priests as children. It's EVERYWHERE. Why do people treat these monsters with respect???

[@Snowy_Weather]

Glad I was never part of this religion. Or any other religion for that matter. Just comes to show: believing in some higher power doesn't automatically make you a good person. Doing good things makes you a good person, nothing else.

[@theturtwig50]

Then that leads to the ethical question of what is a good thing?

[@bluesunMirror]

Mortally, yes. But it doesn't really get you to heaven.

[@ismanismun5736]

There is no worthy of worship except Allah & Muhammad is servant of Allah. Submitted to Allah is better then.

[@panjandrum.conundrum]

@@ismanismun5736 Please no.

[@SuperOptimusPrime2]

No that’s bad

[@TiaNEVERTamera]

Sometimes I wonder if some turn to priesthood to help them keep their cover.

[@waltermromanoff349]

They recruit homosexuals What other men would vow to be celibate It’s an Antichrist church nice you woke up

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

@@waltermromanoff349 now Walter we talked about this! google Matthew Shepard It'll make you really happy And don't see Brokeback or Call Me By Your Name

[@thereisnosalvationoutsidet3246]

That has been an abuse. I remember trying to run to priesthood to avoid having kids and from my unstable job background.

[@michaelosullivan5433]

The best place to hide is behind the rc collar!

[@its4it]

You might be right. I would say that some joined the priesthood because they thought it might rid them of their desire to commit pedophilia. Sadly for them and their victims, it didn't turn out that way.

[@cminmd0041]

Great video! Gregory is our Archbishop here in Atlanta. I have to go through all the background checks, take tests and watch videos to get my certification every time I want to volunteer with teens- even though the Catholic Church has never had a sex scandal with soccer moms! I don't get the feeling that the Church truly realizes that the cover up is just as much of a crime as the original sex abuse. I also get the feeling sometimes that clergy feel like they have been "too painted with the same brush" as the molesters and feel like they are the victims. They need to realize that until the hierarchy is called out- by name- and punished for their collaboration with the molester then the issue will never go away and they will all be viewed as suspect.

[@Catlily5]

The clergy is painted with the same brush if they covered up for the abusers.

[@craigsgirl48167]

It's so bizarre to think back to when people genuinely had a hard time believing that ANY priest would do such a thing, let alone countless priests, & much less that there was an actual worldwide effort to cover it up.

[@jessieayala2970]

Trust no church

[@aaroninclub]

A true Christian church is a million light years different to a pagan church like the catholic churches...

[@sandyfustin7253]

Jessie Ayala they ask for money every Sunday or church service and enslave you to work for the church .... I still have church members who try to get me back .... Never again .... Just Read Your Bible , and get a Real relationship with God. The Catholic Church just a Crime Lord.

[@patrickkaggwa6328]

@@aaroninclub Another pagan here!You are far better Aaron!kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYmohqRqaN6nmas

[@patrickkaggwa6328]

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[@JoeQ2]

If I ever become pope. I’m making some serious changes, priests will have no privacy and will have to be reviewed by every body in the church will have to say everything that the priest has done that is wrong. To be a priest you will have to have multiple background checks.

[@dawnbroker5156]

If you do that, you would be impeached. Priests would ensure, for their own safety, that their fellow paedophiles are pope.

[@jeannehall6546]

Finally, someone who supports public confession!

[@kimmartinez2097]

I'm here after watching The Spotlight. This is so sad and unforgivable. These people are more evil by using faith and religion to cover up their crime. PLEASE PUT THEM IN JAIL.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

JAIL that is paid for by the Vatican

[@chriskershaw4164]

I am hoping that there will be NO statue of limitations on abuse so they will be taken to court and Jailed.

[@Drpaw-gd7nu]

I feel so sorry for all the victims. More power to them. I hope they find better times and happiness💕

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Pray that those who were Violated and Betrayed have Gospel Truth, Supernatural Healing from the whole-body (Limbic, nervous, endocrine and immune systems) Trauma, Peace and Somebody who is Trustworthy, loyal and kind.

[@TRELWP]

this is why people leave the church

[@TraumaTalk]

So important to speak out about...thank you to the survivors who do! That takes such courage!

[@rr7firefly]

Imagine a large meeting room filled with American bishops (in a General Assembly) and most of them (2/3) are guilty of covering up sexual abuse by predatory priests.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

+ about 50% have not stayed celibate

[@moveinsilencegs5136]

Actually one of the better/best videos on the issue I've seen.

[@jasonarmstrong8879]

Just imagine all the retro reports they're gonna have to make 20 years from now.

[@meyekull]

cant wait for the COVID retro report

[@everyvillainislemons2521]

Left that religion of self-hatred for my own well-being. Not surprised to hear about any of this.

[@FatBellyChemist1234]

Me 2, with hypocrisy and suicidal acts

[@DarthOkamo]

I have lot of reasons to leave that religion.

[@freddog5218]

for every man who came forward i know there are 10 who didn't.

[@birdlynn417]

Beware, always be aware and on your guard even in spiritual gatherings...such as, the church. Trust your instincts, and act on them.

[@heathermetz6576]

Amen 🙏. A few years ago I went to my Catholic Priest to report a creepy male parishioner who revealed some disturbing facts to me in a conversation. When I went to the office (in the daytime after Mass) to meet with said Priest, he locked the office door and drew the shades. Meetings with other Priests always involved a secretary present and an open door policy. My concerns were not taken seriously (big shock) and I was asked “who all knows about this,” when I said I had consulted a member of law enforcement, I was dismissed. Never went back to that church and shortly afterwards said Priest was moved to teach at a seminary.

[@arinasan247]

The saddest part about this is that there are less than 500,000 views in over seven years of this being available on KZbin.

[@sm-yh5gx]

I was raised in two different churches where there were abusive priests. One can make the argument that the actions of a handful of people shouldn't condemn the whole community. What I found especially telling about catholicism was that the overwhelming majority of parishioners were unwavering in their support for the priests and demonizing the victims. Today, I'm a Muslim. Less baggage.

[@esthervolina3406]

I think it is hard to understand the heinousness and atrocity and depth of evil of these men.

[@Naturalcorpse]

There has never been a hard line taken against these monsters by the church. Why?

[@Catlily5]

Forgiveness and colleagues matter more than children?

[@budsy08]

one of these preists went to my mom's church, she grew up in New Jersey and was Catholic. As far as she knows nothing happened to her, her sisters, or her brothers physically. But they were emotionally abused. The catholic church needs to be taken down, they lie and steal and will never stop until something is really done about it

[@jamestucker3142]

What we have found out is that this has been going on for centuries,not just decades.It is happening not just here in the United States.but throughout the world.And the solution by Bishops has been the same in virtually every diocese in the world.Question victims and blame. the victims,transfer the offending priest and not inform the new parish of the real reason for the transfer.

[@twineberry]

And my mom wonders why I’m atheist

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

This has been going for over 40 years and it’s still happening. Something needs to be done about that.

[@michaelalguire419]

40 years ? I believe it's been going on for centuries.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

CENTURIES.

[@birdlynn417]

Why?? These kids need to be told to TELL on these perverts immediately. I hope kids are not allowing this to happen this day and age.

[@fuckthezuck]

Sure, blame the kids. Seriously, wtf is wrong with you?

[@atilamachado7379]

My ex boyfriend used to cheat on me with a christian bishop, just because the bishop used to pay his college.

[@iainrae6159]

What aspect of' zero tolerance' do those so called priests, bishops et all not understand ? No more summits please but trials and jail sentences.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Jail COST$ Paid for by the filthy rich Vatican, NOT Taxpayers.

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

If you think it has stopped how wrong you are. They will always cover up their vile acts, it will never end 💔

[@randomuploadsism]

I have never understand why this is so prevalent in an institution intending to be be for good? Do many men secretly desire this but aren't in a position to get away with it? Does being shamed for any sexuality pervert them? WHY IS THIS SO PREVALENT?!?!?

[@Fifi_almond]

yes!!! the culture of sexual shame can repress them sexually and stunt them. not only that, they r required to be celibate and have power over these vulnerable young boys that are essentially guaranteed to never tell. its insane

[@tavopregunta5016]

Amazing question

[@nokwandamngomezulu1604]

The Catholic priests aren't permitted to marry, so that is why most decide to molest! I know a former classmate who wanted to be a Catholic priest so bad, but was told he couldn't marry and had to stay single and a 'virgin' all his life.

[@MainelyLove]

They are aware of 17,000 children being harmed since 1950 and claim that since 2002 they have been "making progress"? If this became known in a family or a business there would (or should) be immediate action to stop it, period.

[@lizchandler171]

I hope you guys never stop adding to the Retro Report series. Really interesting.

[@charles76355]

I hope and not hope at the same time Interesting, but I also hope they run out bad stuff to report.

[@bernzygarcia8390]

That's why I dont want to be in any religion.

[@theangrykorean5194]

The Catholic Church is like La Cosa Nostra? No, Its the other way around. La Cosa Nostra is like the Catholic Church.

[@valuecalc]

Parents, please do NOT leave your children alone with strangers.

[@meisblonde]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but if someone comes in and says they murdered someone they keep that a secret too? They don’t have to talk to the authorities because they are “married to the church”

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

👆 Seal of confessional. It’s systemic dysfunction with Standard Operating Procedure of 🙉 Hear no evil 🙈 See no evil 🙊 Speak no evil

[@keelyjohnston19]

One of the worst things written in the bible is that your sins will be forgiven. It give them the go ahead to do all sorts of evil as they no they will be forgiven.

[@robertcarey8294]

The only way to keep children safe is not to let them near Catholic schools and churches , i was raised Catholic and an altar boy from age 8 to late teens , i never had any problems with any priests , however i was taught by nuns who were pure evil ! . The worst part about clergy is many of them had as much power if not more than our parents , respect for them was drummed into us from an early age , children should be taught that respect is earned and not given to folks for no good reason .

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

I‘ve wondered IF teaching nuns were actually sadistic, as in a real diagnosis, not being sarcastic. I’ve heard stories of their cruelty. The frequency, intensity and enthusiasm for physical violence against Children is not even remotely close to normal.

[@ubsessedfananime]

it's sad that it was journalists who brought this to the public not the police, prosecutors etc.

[@ubsessedfananime]

+Ardent Fan it's interest you would say that as I'm from Ireland myself and I've always got the impression in Ireland that it was less a case of Catholic bias and more a case or priests were generally held in such high asteem that no one could believe that a priest could possibly do this. I do also wonder if crimes like these were misunderstood back then as opposed to nowadays. that being said I think your right that there was obviously a massive towards the priests. I would be curious to see what percentage of the police in these areas were catholic themselves.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

The Boston Globe Newspaper Investigative Journalism at award winning level. 👏 👏👏

[@mattkominsky7308]

1900 kids were abused for 7 decades just in the state in Illinois. That’s more than 2 kids a month. That is terrifying

[@buddyparrot1]

I don't understand why these monsters are not in prison! Think about how ridiculous this is, an imaginary being, is obstructing justice!

[@charlesstone591]

One of the best things we can do for our children is to keep them well away from religious institutions....PERIOD!!

[@apeman2035]

Belief Makes Slaves Only Logic gives you Power

[@gideonkloosterman]

@DJ FX You mean the observant ones, instead of the ones taking their theories from a fable book from 2000 years ago?

[@patrickkaggwa6328]

@Charles Stone.Yes see this story too:www.bbc.com/news/business-47658803

[@augustine.c8204]

Luke 8:17 "For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open."

[@marciadurkee3532]

One of the statements made by a priest was..its not about tolerance but forgiveness.How dare he speak about forgiveness when nuns and priests made it clear to their young innocent charges who were born from mothers who had no husband's that their was no forgiveness for their sin of being born to an unmarried mother.They were called the spawn of Satan and beaten daily.The nuns made certain these children knew and lived the shame of illegiately Priests and nuns gave these children no hope of ever being accepted

[@user-qi6tp1te1y]

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[@ilovemypugdog]

There was a priest in my church that was an abuser. I asked our biship what happened to him and my bishop said he was keeping him closeby in the office so he could keep an eye on him.

[@justincredible.]

No morals without god, right?? 🤢 🤮 That holier than thou attitude really make me sick!!

[@MsTJPink]

My goodness, the amount of times I've been accused of being the antichrist because I do not believe in god? It's not that I don't believe, I am anti religion, for me it's a basis of hate, of power, and manipulation. If you choose to believe in god, that's your choice, I respect it. Add this to the Catholic Magdalene Sisters, the Catholic church has far to much to answer for. Religion in the first right is beautiful, but the reality is more disturbing, and I don't care to subscribe. Corrupt.

[@rowdeo8968]

Lift all the of the statue of limitations in 2019 and hold the bishops accountable. Now they are debating marriage to be allowed. One thousand years too late.

[@Maria.9094]

A big reason why it isn't happening today is because parents will no longer allow their kids to be alone with priests or go on these religious retreats.

[@garryluspithaitak5994]

It's very shameful for church leaders to do that crime.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

why are women banned/barred from the priesthood??

[@rubegoldberg6476]

suzycreamcheesez good question.... I believe the simplest answer is just..... that’s just how it is

[@carolynnguyen6432]

it's because priests are supposed to stand in for jesus and he was a man

[@salvadoravalos9950]

Never leave your children with these predators - 2018 still going on at major levels. Crazy -

[@victorchavez3210]

Catholic parents should report child abuse directly to the police, not to the bishop, end of problem.

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

Yes!

[@Themakeupchair15]

2018 still hasn’t stopped

[@Christian-lm6qh]

the make up chair all of the claims coming out now are from 20 or more years ago.

[@FatBellyChemist1234]

the money goes to vatican then into secret societies

[@adrianodasilva506]

If a priest came onto me I would not tell anyone I will not give ammunition to the enemies of the Catholic Church or any Christian denomination as Christians have been persecuted since JESUS’ time until now!!! Our religion is all about forgiveness. If you don’t forgive how do you expect our FATHER in heaven to forgive you? I know some things are hard to forgive but we must forgive we must try before we die or how then will we be forgiven?

[@ronaldfedericofoxdemesa]

It's the reason why I left the Catholic Church and I join the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) 😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏💚🤍❤️🕍🕍🕍🕎🕎🕎 #WeAreAlwaysOneWithBrotherEVM #CompleteTheRaceThatGodHasSetForUs #DoNotExtinguishTheFireOfTheHolySpirit #PeopleOfGodGiveHimGlory #PutOurHopeInTheBlessingsThatWillBeOurs #HappyNewYear2021

[@red---paulvanravenswaay2247]

Micheas 7:3- Catholic Action Edition "The evil of their hands they call good: the prince requires, and the judge is for giving: and the great man have uttered the desire of his soul, and they have troubled it. He that is best among them is as a briar; and he that is righteous, as the thorn of the hedge....

[@therealhardrock]

"Why then do the Catholic priesthood and the horrors that are being foisted on Catholics continue? The answer is that the Catholic Church is a huge, monolithic, dictatorial system that continues to plough forward in spite of what is apparent." -Catholicism: East of Eden, pp 45-46.

[@hungvu2774]

Put them into jail. God never forgive evil-doers and commit wrong-doing. I'm Catholic and I believe in the Holy Catholic itself. Please pray for those victims in the path of recovery.

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

I hope every victim will never choose to be silent. Please get LOUDER with age!!! You have nothing to be ashamed of!!

[@grf15]

Not that surprising. People often choose to protect the institution rather than clients, customers, and employees.

[@AiraCamille]

Glad to hear about McCarrick I hope it's a good sign that the church is going to change and step up the game

[@biglee3816]

Where was God when all of these abuses was happening?

[@myme8208]

They cleary didn't think of God or even fear him that's why this was easy to do in a place of worship.

[@justincredible.]

So good to see god allowing all this. If I were all knowing and Almighty.... I think you get my point.

[@heathermetz6576]

This is a well informed documentary. Sadly, there are Priests who leave the Modern Catholic Church, in favor of the Traditional Latin Mass in closed circles within the Roman Catholic Church. In most major/minor Traditional Latin Mass groups Priests with bad behaviors can hide out here and no one questions them or their intentions.

[@SCWoodbury2009]

Great video NYT. Thanks for posting.

[@sylviabriggs4087]

5 years on and still it goes on and still we do nothing,,

[@ottodachat]

Ol' Fred Nietszche was right about priests: “As is well known, the priests are the most evil enemies-but why? Because they are the most impotent. It is because of their impotence that in them hatred grows to monstrous and uncanny proportions, to the most spiritual and poisonous kind of hatred. The truly great haters in world history have always been priests; likewise the most ingenious haters: other kinds of spirit hardly come into consideration when compared with the spirit of priestly vengefulness.”

[@nielspemberton59]

It is time to disband the Roman Catholic Church.

[@tluangteiralte395]

Its not only priest and fathers that commiting this kind of sin.I have read hundreds and hundreds of the same sin happening in other religion as well all over the world.

[@flatearthisahoax4030]

The ironic part is, they call themselves "pro-life"

[@nacarreira777]

"....imagine no religion...." John Lennon