In 2018 alone, the gay dating app was reportedly active on 32 mobile phones. With this, the Catholic Church is on the defensive. The allegations are being further strengthened after a report containing evidence led to the resignation of Monsignor Jeffrey Burrell, a former high-ranking priest at the US Bishops’ Conference. It was first reported on Pillar, a blog led by conservative Christians. It is reported that not only priests but also bishops are using such apps. Grinder, a dating app that is active among gay people, is reportedly the most widely used among priests. The New York Times’ report is based on a study of the mobile phone data of priests working in various fields in the United States and the Vatican. Catholic priests are reportedly using dating apps extensively.
