Priest

Controversial U.S. Priest Frank Pavone Defrocked For 'Blasphemous' Posts, Pro-Trump Activism

Pavone's Twitter profile still features him wearing a MAGA hat.
By By NICOLE WINFIELD, AP

German Catholics Storm Out of Sermon Urging Forgiveness for Predator Priests

The Rev. Ulrich Zurkuhlen was apparently attempting to teach parishioners at Holy Spirit Church in Münster about the importance of forgiveness in Christianity.
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Polish Activists Topple Statue Of Catholic Priest Accused Of Abusing Minors

Three men attached a rope around a statue of Monsignor Henryk Jankowski and pulled it down.
By Vanessa Gera, AP

Hidden Cameras Show Victims Confronting PA Priest They Say Abused Them

The Rev. George Koharchik told the men who say he molested them nearly 30 years ago that he believes God has forgiven him.
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Former Pennsylvania Priest Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Abuse

David Poulson, one of over 300 "predator priests" within the state's Catholic Church, faces 14 years in prison.
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Fugitive Catholic Priest Accused Of Abuse Arrested After Decades On The Run

Arthur J. Perrault, who spent 26 years as a fugitive, now faces child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
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Indiana Priest Beaten Unconscious, Told 'This Is For All The Little Kids'

The Merrillville Police Department is investigating the assault as a hate crime.
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Elderly Abuse Victim Weeps After Landmark Settlement With Australian Church

74-year-old Paul Bradshaw, once called a liar for his claims, says he can now die happy.
By Associated Press

Here's How Bishops Are Reacting To Pennsylvania's Explosive Sex Abuse Report

Former Pittsburgh bishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl urged parishioners not to lose confidence in the church.
By Marc Levy, Mark Scolforo and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

Bishop Admits A Few Priests Named In Sexual Abuse Report Are Still In Ministry

Pittsburgh's Bishop David Zubik said the diocese didn't find allegations against these few priests to be credible.
By Associated Press