Lithuania’s ‘Caritas’ Replaces Sacraments with Psychology in Pornography “Treatment”
Catholic News Agency reports that Caritas Lithuania has launched a multilingual pornography addiction program involving psychological counseling and collaboration between “priests” and mental health professionals. Simon Schwarz, an addiction counselor heading the initiative, describes a “marked surge” in cases, particularly among teenagers exposed early to digital pornography. The program charges clients for consultations while directing those unable to pay to Sexaholics Anonymous groups. “Fr.” KÄ™stutis Dvareckas is quoted emphasizing “sensitivity rather than moral assessments,” framing addiction through clinical rather than theological lenses. Social activist Kristina RakutienÄ— speaks of “healing possible by relying on God’s mercy,” though no mention is made of sacraments, mortal sin, or specific Catholic ascetical practices.








