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Celibacy not a factor in child abuse, says brother

Posted on May 8, 2014November 25, 2020

Celibacy in religious institutions can turn some people into bitter ”lemons” unable to reach out healthily to others – but is not a contributing factor to child abuse, a senior Christian Brother says.

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