Cupich and Clericalism, by Raymond de Souza

By Raymond de Souza, Church Militant, August 23, 2021

What’s the real clericalism in America today?

A controversial pro-LGBT prelate — Cdl. Blase Cupich of Chicago — is of the opinion that the high incidence of homosexual misconduct among clerics in America is not really a problem of homosexuality but of “clericalism.”

He addressed the topic of sexual abuse by clergy and, in particular, the credible allegations against now-laicized ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick, in a 2018 interview with America Magazine. The article explained:

Cardinal Cupich said that “I really believe that the issue here is more about a culture of clericalism in which some who are ordained feel they are privileged and therefore protected so that they can do what they want.” …

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