Pornography

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What can priests practically do to combat the porn epidemic?

Dec 19, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Online pornography is one of the fastest growing addictions in the United States, on par with cocaine and gambling.  Read more

What's the most convincing argument against porn? Science.

Nov 12, 2017

By Mary Farrow

In 2013, Beyonce Knowles topped GQ’s list of “The 100 Hottest Women of the 21st Century.”  Read more

Hugh Hefner,

Christian leaders pray for Hugh Hefner, pornography’s victims

Sep 29, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Christian leaders in the fight against pornography have called the death of Hugh Hefner “tragic,” while reminding Catholics to take... Read more

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Study: Age of pornography exposure affects how men view women

Aug 9, 2017

Pornography exposure affects men’s attitudes towards women, but in different ways depending on the age when they are first exposed,... Read more

UK porn sites to ban access for users under 18 years old

Jul 24, 2017

As part of an increasing government crackdown on internet pornography, U.K. porn sites will soon require users to provide proof... Read more

Ted Bundy. Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons.

The little-known final interview of Ted Bundy: Porn motivated me

Jun 21, 2017

By CNA Staff

He was one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. Read more

The new celibacy? How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex

Jun 11, 2017

By Mary Farrow

One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more

Porn leaves men dissatisfied with real relationships, study finds

Mar 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow

A recent analysis of 50 studies found that pornography was negatively associated with sexual and relational satisfaction among men.  Read more

More state legislatures recognizing pornography is harmful

Feb 18, 2017

Virginia could become the third state to officially recognize the harmful effects of pornography.  Read more

Jeff Sessions.

Attorney General nominee would consider cracking down on porn

Jan 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The new nominee for U.S. Attorney General has said that he would “vigorously” enforce obscenity laws, a move which one... Read more

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Philippines blocks websites over child pornography concerns

Jan 16, 2017

The Philippines government has blocked several commonly accessed pornography websites, on both desktop and portable devices, citing child pornography laws.  Read more

Elizabeth Smart.

Elizabeth Smart on captor's porn use: 'It just led to him raping me more'

Dec 18, 2016

Elizabeth Smart, who drew the nation’s attention when she was abducted from her home at age 14, said that her... Read more

Not your grandpa's porn – Has the Church caught up to the problem?

Sep 20, 2016

By Mary Farrow

Clay Olsen speaks to thousands of youth about a subject most people would rather not touch: pornography.  Read more

You don't have to be religious to be opposed to porn

Sep 7, 2016

By Mary Farrow

It used to be that the only people speaking out against pornography were those who opposed it because of its... Read more

Republican Party takes anti-porn stance – but is it hypocritical?

Jul 20, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

It merited only one paragraph in the 2016 GOP platform, but the party’s stand against pornography is drawing commendation from... Read more

Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 19, 2016.

What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform

Jul 19, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

The detailed platform adopted by the Republican Party this week received mixed reactions among Catholics for its positions.    Read more

Why Starbucks and McDonald's are blocking porn from their WiFi

Jul 19, 2016

Two of the largest chain restaurants with free WiFi in the United States, McDonald’s and Starbucks, are adding pornography filters... Read more

Kids being exposed to porn is abuse, Australian bishops say

Apr 7, 2016

Exposure to pornography harms children to such an extent it should be considered child abuse, Australia’s Catholic bishops said in... Read more

Sweeping vote in Utah labels porn dangerous to public health

Mar 15, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Utah's state legislature recently passed a resolution warning about the harm pornography does to individuals, families and society.  Read more

The new celibacy: How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex

Jan 3, 2016

By Mary Farrow

One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more