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News AnalysisBruxy Cavey confessed to an affair. But Christian leaders say his sin is worse
Bruxy Cavey has admitted infidelity and resigned from leading his Canadian megachurch. But other Christian leaders say his 'confession' does not go far enough. Heather Tomlinson looks at how attitudes are changing when it comes to what constitutes abuse in church settings.
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Opinion
Pope Benedict has made mistakes. But he’s also been at the forefront of the battle against abuse
Despite heavy criticism in the media, Pope Benedict has been on the side of the abused, as evidenced by his decision to defrock 400 priests for abuse, says Jack Valero
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Testimonies
My husband’s porn addiction nearly ruined our marriage. Now I’m helping others find freedom in Christ
Cat was a drug addict who found faith in Jesus and met her husband in recovery. But Dave’s use of pornography triggered previous trauma for Cat and nearly ended their marriage
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Opinion
The Catholic Church cannot be trusted to investigate child abuse. Mandatory reporting is now required
Former Pope Benedict XVI argued the Catholic church can be trusted to self-police itself when accusations of abuse emerge. But a new report alleges Benedict failed to act over child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich. Human rights lawyer Richard Scorer says this “hypocrisy” is further evidence that the church must be forced to report abuse to secular authorities
