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Why do so many priests molest children?
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There are several potential explanations for the prevalence of sexual abuse by priests. Many of these explanations focus on the culture within the Catholic Church, which enables predator priests and conceals the issue, as well as the psychological make-up of abusive priests. Many of them are able to gain trust from their victims, in many cases taking advantage of the power dynamics existing between a priest and a child. It is also believed that in some cases the bonds of secrecy among clergy can make it difficult to report and take action on complaints of abuse.