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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly  AIDS and the Priesthood

A study claims that priests are more likely to die of AIDS than the general population. Details

 

Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Episode: AIDS and the Priesthood

The KANSAS CITY STAR published a series of stories on AIDS and the Roman Catholic priesthood. On the basis of a survey it conducted, the paper said the death rate from AIDS among priests is four times that of the general population. But the newspaper’s conclusions and survey methodology have drawn sharp criticism.

Duration: (2:45)
Premiere Date: 02/04/2000
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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