In the wake of the Pope’s recent visit to Lisbon, where I live, I’ve been thinking a lot about my relationship with Catholicism – largely because I don’t really identify as one any more, after years of being brought up in the faith.
My disillusionment with the church developed over time, like a creeping mould. With news of each sexual abuse scandal and coverup, I found it harder to align myself with its values. But my central reasons for quitting religion are closer to home.
