The news media loves nothing so much as to bash the Catholic Church. Consider the recent cover of Newsweek, headlined “Sex, Shame and the Catholic Church.” Clearly, this is designed to be a devastating cover, a dagger aimed at the hearts and hope of those faithful Catholics unsure of how to puzzle out the apparent failings of their leaders. I am referring, of course, to the current media storm over allegations of pedophilia. This is not to say that the alleged handling of any case of pedophilia is above criticism, or that the Church is above criticism. Priests are supposed … Continue reading The Church They Love To Hate