Sacred Silence: Denial And The Crisis — In The Ch...

: He analyzes how the "cult of clerical secrecy" and systemic denial allowed for the continued exploitation of children and adolescents, often minimizing the gravity of allegations to protect the institution’s image.

: The text suggests that bishops and church authorities often surrendered their authority to Vatican congregations or were immobilized by the fear of being reported to Rome. Sacred silence: denial and the crisis in the ch...

Cozzens argues that a culture of misplaced loyalty and fear of scandal led to a leadership crisis, primarily focusing on the following areas: : He analyzes how the "cult of clerical

: Acknowledge the historical and personal forms of denial that have sustained the status quo. Sacred silence: denial and the crisis in the ch...

: Transition from institutional secrecy to open, honest dialogue.