"Behind the latest Catholic sex abuse scandal: The church’s problem is male dominance. Both sexual predation and anti-choice politics are rooted in patriarchal ideology and a culture of sexual shame."
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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: Catholic priests' sexual abuse scandal
Gary Varvel, Indianapolis Star Published 4:50 p.m. ET Aug. 15, 2018
Pope Francis Expresses 'Shame And Sorrow' Over Pennsylvania Abuse Allegations
August 16, 20185:09 PM ET
Pope Francis reads from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Vatican responded to the latest report of clergy abuse in the United States. Filippo Monteforte /AFP/Getty Images
After two days of silence and a barrage of criticism for failing to address the latest clergy sex abuse scandal in the United States, Pope Francis has spoken.