Cardinal Ricardo Vidal of Cebu would like to have me declared 'persona non grata' for my story Blood Ivory: Ivory Worship. The Cardinal suggests I lied about my interest in religious devotion. He is mistaken. I studied this topic and interviewed many people to help me understand … [Read more...]
World Responding to PH Catholic Ivory Scandal
Priest Investigated in Ivory-Smuggling Inquiry in Philippines By FLOYD WHALEY, New York Times MANILA — Philippine law enforcement officials said on Wednesday that they were investigating whether a senior priest in the Roman Catholic Church was involved in the smuggling of … [Read more...]
Monsignor Garcia Stripped of Titles, Suspended
Reports today from Manila that the Vatican has stripped ivory collector Monsignor Cristobal Garcia of his positions in the Archdiocese of Cebu and suspended him while the Vatican investigates accusations he molested altar boys 25 years ago in the United States. These allegations … [Read more...]