Catholic Church sexual abuse cases

Robert BarronAmerican Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester, theologian, author, and founder of Word on Fire Ministries

• Barron says priests found guilty of abuse are removed under a zero-tolerance policy and that accusations are reported to police.

  “we have a zero tolerance policy they're out of the you know the priesthood”

  This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von: #682 - Bishop Robert Barron (Sep 10, 2026) · Listen from 1:38:15

• Barron contends that because of its reforms, the Church is now among the safest institutions for young people.

  “I think it's fair to say that institutionally, one of the safest places for a young person is the Catholic Church because we're so attentive to the problem”

  This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von: #682 - Bishop Robert Barron (Sep 10, 2026) · Listen from 1:37:31

• Barron rejects the claim that the celibate priesthood produces people attracted to children.

  “What I think is really false, the insinuation that somehow— the celibate priesthood produces people who are attracted to children. I think that's demonstrably false”

  This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von: #682 - Bishop Robert Barron (Sep 10, 2026) · Listen from 1:34:38