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Pope Francis wants Catholic priests to undergo psychological testing to prevent abuse. But will that really help?

Can a clinician actually determine who is a pedophile? Can a test predict who is cut out for a life of chastity? The church promises psychological evaluation for all new priests, despite dubious science.



Pope Francis wants Catholic priests to undergo psychological testing to prevent abuse. But will that really help? - The Washington Post:

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