Catholic Priest and Acton Institute Founder

Robert Sirico

1 article 1996

Robert Sirico is a Catholic priest and co-founder of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, a think tank exploring the intersection of faith and free-market economics. He contributed to The Weekly Standard in 1996, writing on the Catholic bishops and their role in public affairs.

ARE THEY BISHOPS OR PAWNS?

January 8, 1996 · Magazine

FAVORITE THEME OF THE MEDIA is that the Catholic hierarchy is out of touch with lay people. It's an easy story. The Vatican objects to birth control; many Catholics use it. Catholics want women priests and a married clergy; Rome stands in the way.