Archbishop Charles Chaput's bigger pulpit
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 02:30
in Psychology & Sociology
A forceful advocate of holding Catholic politicians to account for 'anti-Catholic' positions, he's the new Roman Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia.The new Roman Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia seems to owe his appointment primarily to his perceived ability to move the archdiocese beyond a prolonged sexual abuse scandal. But the accession of Archbishop Charles Chaput also elevates the hierarchy's most forceful advocate of holding Catholic politicians to account for "anti-Catholic" positions. With a larger pulpit, Chaput's voice will be amplified in the 2012 presidential campaign.