December 14, 2002

FLORIDA
Florida Today

By Jim Waymer and John Torres

FLORIDA TODAY

Recent sex scandals in the church have tested Ron Caso’s capacity for forgiveness, but not his faith.

Like many Catholics, the barrage of allegations against priests have him clinging closer to the ideals of his religion.

“I still believe in the spirit of the church, I’m just fed up with the institution,” Caso said. “They allowed their image to became more important than the safety of children.”

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