Martel, in an article justifying both the writing of his book on the Vatican, and its content.
“But there is a more serious reason that justifies the publication of this book during the summit on sexual abuse: I regret having to write this, but it is clear that my book provides the newest and most substantial key to explaining the majority of sexual abuse cases. . .The lie about the sexuality of priests, the concealment of the majority of the clergy’s repressed or active homosexuality, and the organized cover-up of these lies all contribute to the continuation of abuse. . .Homosexuality thus has no direct link to sexual abuse, but it does a great deal to explain the system of ‘cover-ups.'”
The Australian Royal Commission criticizing the seal of Confession, and calling for its removal
