(OSV News) — An appeals court in southern Italy confirmed that a former priest used manipulative tactics to sexually abuse several minors, and that members of the diocese, including the …
clergy adult sexual misconduct
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“Stay calm, don’t give in to rumors, keep following the pastoral activities of our diocese, and let’s be united in prayer,” the diocese advised the faithful.
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Heather Jones, now 33, claimed that Father Sullivan had engaged in a sexual and financial relationship with her that began when she was 17.
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The church has to recognize clergy sexual misconduct is an urgent issue with real victims, needing reform based on church teachings, said Dr. Stephen de Weger.
