Profiles in Catholicism
Mar 8, 20198 min
Updated: Apr 27
Interviews
Book Reviews/Commentaries
Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families win the Battle Against Pornography
by Peter Kleponis
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Restoring Trust: A Couple’s Guide to Getting Past Porn
by Peter C. Kleponis
Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Articles and Commentaries
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday signed into law a bill that requires age verification on pornographic websites to protect minors.
by Catholic Vote
Jefferson City man charged with child pornography crimes
by Stephanie Southey, KOMU 8
Why Sen. Mike Lee is tackling the pornography crisis
by Hanna Seariac Deseret News/KLS.Com
Porn for Palestine
by Ross Anderson Tablet
New video shows moment former seminary student was booked on child pornography charges
by Rachel Hirschheimer KAKE-TV ABC-10
Family, alleged victims in federal courtroom as Louisville Catholic school teacher appears on child porn charges
by Stephan Johnson WDRB
Aspiring Cincinnati priest arrested on felony child porn charges: Sheriff’s office
by WXIX - Fox19
Former Chilliwack pastor in jail for child porn following appeal dismissal
by Jessica Peters Today in BC
I am a Jew who owns a gay porn company, and I want you to come to Israel - opinion
by Michael Locas The Jerusalem Post
Prosecutor says Lawrence Hecker admitted to watching child pornography, as new accuser shares story
by Aubrey Killion WDSU
Cleveland Police explain investigation of former pastor
by Abigail Martin Local 3 News
Father James Jackson sentenced to 6 years in prison for child pornography
by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Former Blair County Priest Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
by PennWatch
Pope condemns child pornography: 'Criminality available to everyone'
by The Pilot
Library bans mom for hiding pornographic books from her children
by Catholic Vote’
Former Patola Pastor Set To Change Plea In Child Porn Case
by mseals WMIX 94
Ex-governor candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges
by David Sh The Associated Press
EXCLUSIVE: Socialite mom, 45, is arrested in child porn sting at Virginia hotel where she allegedly planned to sexually abuse eight-year-old girl. Now federal judge ex-husband launches court battle to win full custody of their daughters - aged 10 and 12
by Greg Woodfield Daily Mail
2 teens face murder charges for the Sweet 16 party massacre that left 4 dead and 32 injured, Alabama police say
by Isabel Rosales, Holly Yan and Elizabeth Wolfe CNN
New online platform fights porn addiction under the patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
by Solène Tadié Catholic News Agency
Life in 'El Chipote' - A Nicaraguan priest's story of prison, torture and exile
by Edgar Beltran The Pillar
Texas bill tackles porn industry
by Erika Ahern Catholic Vote
This attorney represented abuse survivors. He was just arrested in child pornography case.
by Alberto Luperson Law & Crime
As porn epidemic worsens, these Catholic women say healing is possible
by Elise Italiano Ureneck Angelus
Former Wausau priest sentenced to three years for child porn
by Mitchell Skurzewski WAOW-TV Ch. 9
Oakland Cathedral Employee Arrested For Allegedly Possessing, Sharing Child Porn
by Michael Bott, Hilda Gutierrez, and Michael Horn KNTV NBC Bay Area
Former Denison youth minister sentenced to 60 years for producing child pornography
by KRLD
Anglican Priest Found Guilty Of Pornography Speaks On Sacrificing Babies To Satan
by Unini Chioma The Nigeria Lawyer
Asian Church’s ‘sin of omission’ on child porn
by Ben Joseph UCA News
Bishop reported to police for abuse as Vatican probes lockdown sex parties
by Simon Caldwell Catholic Herald
‘Absolutely reprehensible crime:’ McHenry man sentenced to 10 years in prison for reproducing child pornography/
by Sam Borcia Lake Henry Scanner
Vincentian priest sentenced to prison over child pornography
by Gina Christian, OSV News/UCA News
Retired priest sentenced; possessed thousands of child porn images
by Hays Post
Rampant porn use causing ‘toxic lack of masculinity,’ Catholic speaker warns
by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
Indonesia to clamp down on child porn
by UCA News
US Jewish school teacher charged for 25 sex crimes including rape, child pornography
by Luke Tress The Times of Israel
Disgraced Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Filming Pornographic Material on Parish Altar
by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
Pornography weakens the soul, pope tells young priests, seminarians
by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/The Pilot
Former St. Louis Catholic priest admits to having images, creating PowerPoints of child porn
by Katie Kull St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Charged FSSP priest says child porn search was illegal
by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
See Something, Say Something
by Michael S. Robinson Sr. Salt Lake City Weekly
‘Profound shame’: C of E review uncovers 400 new cases of abuse
by Harriet Sherwood The Guardian
‘Permanently Traumatized’: Lawsuit Alleges Ala. Church Enabled Sexual Abuser
by Anne Stych The Roys Report
Mastercard investigates Pornhub for allegations of child abuse
by Jazmin Goodwin CNN
Details of Kansas investigation into Father James Jackson emerge
by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Marsaxlokk parish priest ‘misappropriated’ tens of thousands on porn sites
by Ivan Martin Times of Malta
Vatican bans investments in porn, weapons, other products at odds with doctrine
by Inés San Martín Crux
Father James Jackson arrested in Kansas
by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency /The Catholic World Report
China developing neural monitoring device to detect illegal porn
by Roman.Meitav The Jerusalem Post
Pope Francis calls pornography a ‘threat to public health’
by Inés San Martín Crux
Downers Grove gymnastics coach faces child porn, sexual abuse charges
by Wyatt Kopka and Susan Sarkauskas Daily Herald
Reality TV’s Josh Duggar gets 12 years in child porn case
by The Associated Press
EU commission proposes plan to fight child pornography
by Samuel Petrequin The Associated Press
Deacon at Doug Wilson’s Church Indicted on Possession of Child Pornography
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
British PM Boris Johnson calls MP pornography allegations 'totally unacceptable'
by Ashley Williams UPI
Child Porn Suspect Arrested In Darien: Cops
by David Giuliani Patch
Nassau County DA investigating Diocese of Rockville Centre pastor for possible possession of child pornography
by Mike Smollins Long Island Herald
Tamil Nadu: 50-year-old priest arrested for uploading child pornography
by Times Now
Foster Father Who Took Care of 20 Children Since 2019 Had Child Porn Depicting Infants and Other Kids: Police
by Albetro Luperon Law & Crime
FSSP Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges
by Joe Bukuras National Catholic Register
Sex Lives: A Guy Who Learned About Sex From Watching Porn With His Friends
by Sophia Benoit GQ
“No plea” entered on Providence priest’s behalf amid federal child pornography charges
by Joe Bukuras The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis: Governments must act urgently against child pornography
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Priest gets life term in child porn, exploitation case
by The Associated Press/Religion News Service
Pope urges governments to take action against child pornography
by Vatican News
FSSP Priest Faces New Federal Child Pornography Charges
by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency/ National Catholic Reporter
FSSP pastor arrested on child pornography charges in Providence
by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency
A federal judge shut down Josh Duggar's attempt to throw out child pornography evidence in a blistering ruling
by Michelle Mark Microsoft News
Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos
by BBC
Assistant House Sergeant at Arms arrested in child pornography investigation
by Minyvonne Burke ABC/MicrosoftNews
Literature, pornography, and human dignity
by Jack Gist The Catholic World Report
My Husband’s Porn Addiction Is a Cross I Could Never Bear Without Christ
by Catherine A. Quinn National Catholic Register
The idea of ethical porn is a nonsense. Only unregulated sites make money
by Sarah Ditum The Guardian
Priest in Perugia arrested on charges of child porn, prostitution
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Priest’s plea raises concerns over technology accountability among clerics
by CathNews
Catholic groups urge action against child pornography in Europe
by Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service/Crux
Pornography producer sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking
by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Myth #2: There's No Such Thing as Porn Addiction
by Emily Claire Schmitt Patheos
'Sadistic' abuser Abdul Elahi targeted 2,000 victims online
by Abdul Elahi BBC
Sydney priest, police officer charged with possessing child abuse material
by Natassia Chrysanthos and Sarah McPhee Sydney Morning Herald
The Porn Industry is Gaslighting Us
by Emily Claire Schmitt Patheos
Local priest appears in court after arrest on child pornography charges
by Nancy Cook KTAL-TV
Benedictine College Raises the Bar in Fight Against Porn Addiction
by Patrick Reilly National Catholic Register
NGO praises Mastercard for trying to curb illegal pornography
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
In Furor Over Poet With Child Porn Conviction, Prison Abolitionists Debate the Limits of Mercy
by Judith Levine The Intercept
New York pastor steps aside after security guard alleges assault. The criminal complaint accuses Father Rutler of watching pornography in the guard's presence
by Catholic New York/Catholic News Service/UCA News
Anti-gay priest accused of assault after he was caught watching gay adult film
by Rhuaridh Marr Metro Weekly
More than 40k sign petition to make revenge porn a crime Ireland
by Kerry O'Shea Irish Central
Catholic Colleges Should Fight Pornography
by Patrick Reilly National Catholic Register
Former Havelock commissioner, Catholic school coach convicted on child porn charges
by WITN / WRAL-TV
Queens Priest Charged With Sharing Sexually Explicit Photos With Minor
By Paula Katinas The Tablet
Northeast Ohio priest indicted on charges of child pornography, child exploitation and juvenile sex trafficking
by U.S. Attorney of Northern Ohio via Highland County Press
Myth #6: Porn is Universal. If He Says He Doesn’t Use, It He’s Lying.
by Emily Claire Schmitt Patheos
Cleveland priest faces multiple federal child pornography charges
by Catholic News Service/USCCB via NCR
When pornography comes knocking at the door
by CathNewsNew Zealand
Myth #5: Porn is Private and Does Not Impact Relationships
by Emily Claire Schmitt Patheos
Struggling with pornography? Matt Fradd says prayer (and therapy) can help.
by Sean Salai, S.J. America
Bishops urge DOJ to confront the porn industry, protect porn’s victims
byCNA Daily News/The Catholic World Report
‘Demonic Deal’: Pornography Industry Targets the Isolated in Coronavirus Pandemic
by Lauretta BrownNational Catholic Register
Vatican arrests former diplomat after child pornography probe
by Philip Pullella Reuters
Religious order member loses appeal in child porn case
by Associated Press
Senator Sasse to Justice Department: Investigate PornHub
by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Warning: Fr. Tetherow Is Back at an Independent Latin Mass Chapel by Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC Patheos
Priest accused of having child porn faces new charges
by Associated Press/Crux
More Than 207,000 Sign Petition to Shutter Porn Website After Trafficking Violations
by Perry West CNA/National Catholic Reporter
Strongsville Catholic priest hit with 21-count child pornography indictment in Cuyahoga County
by Cory Shaffer Cleveland.com
A Rap on Race: Margaret Mead and James Baldwin’s Rare Conversation on Forgiveness and the Difference Between Guilt and Responsibility
by Maria Popova Brain Pickings
Bond hearing for local priest arrested on child porn charges
by Peggy Gallek WJW TV
Catholics Should Lead on Banning Porn
by Patrick Reilly National Catholic Register
A family therapist reveals the worst effects of adult content on children
by Mathilde De Robien Aleteia
Notre Dame Students Against Porn
by Jim Martinson First Things
Priest: I wish I could show you the face of pedophilia and child pornography
by Fr. Fadd toortunato Di Noto Aleteia
Ariz. legislature adopts resolution calling pornography a public health crisis
by Catholic News Agency/ Angelus
Students press Notre Dame to adopt anti-porn WiFi filter
by Tobias Hoonhout Crux
Former priest could face jail after admitting having child porn images
by Rod Malcolm Nottingham Post
Catholic University students vote to block porn
by Christine Roussel Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Program aims to help Christian men kick porn habit, 'live a better life'
by Catholic News Service/Angelus
“STRIVE” offers men a challenging, unique 21-day detox from porn
by Jim Graves The Catholic World Report
Bishop’s phone porn didn’t involve minors, but questions remain on move to Vatican
by Inés San Martín Crux
Pornography’s grip on innocent eyes
by Zoey Maraist Arlington Catholic Herald
Two Men Against Pornography
by Patti Armstrong National Catholic Register
Arizona lawmakers seek to declare porn a public health crisis
by CNA Daily News /The Catholic World Report
Wounded warriors are HEROs combating ‘epidemic’ of child pornography
by Eleanor Kennelly Gaetan Catholic News Service/Crux
Videos
At Home with Jim and Joy - 2020-04-29 - Peter Kleponis Pt. 1
At Home with Jim and Joy - 2020-05-01 - Peter Kleponis Pt. 2