Pedophilia: Its Relationship to the Homosexualities and the Roman Catholic Church, Part I (original) (raw)

This paper explores the complex relationship between pedophilia, homosexuality, and the Roman Catholic Church, particularly in light of allegations of sexual abuse by clergy. The aim is to provide a medical, bio-behavioral, and anthropological perspective on these behaviors and the perpetrators, rather than assigning blame. Key questions include the validity of the assertion that most abusing priests are homosexual and whether the Church's policies on homosexual candidates for the clergy will effectively prevent future abuses.