Catholic Church officials clear Chicago priest Pfleger of abuse claim
Chicago, USAP A prominent Roman Catholic priest known for his activism has been reinstated as leader of his Chicago parish after being cleared by church officials of allegations that he sexually abused a minor decades ago. The Chicago Archdiocese released a letter Saturday saying that a review board found “no reason to suspect” that Rev Michael Pfleger was guilty […]
In the US, cleared Chicago priest holds first Mass since reinstatement
Chicago, USAP An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago returned to the pulpit of his longtime church on Sunday for the first time in five months. “It’s good to be home,” Rev Michael Pfleger repeatedly told congregants of the Faith […]
US Catholic archdiocese priest probe continues despite agency’s findings
Chicago, USAP There is no evidence to support allegations accusing Rev Michael Pfleger of abusing two brothers in their early teens decades ago, but this doesn’t mean the claims are untrue, Illinois’ child protection agency said in a letter to the Chicago priest Friday. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services won’t list Pfleger […]
In the US, activist priest Michael Pfleger hit with abuse allegations
Chicago, USAP Activist Chicago priest Rev Michael Pfleger has been asked to step aside due to allegations of sexual abuse that occurred decades ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday. The archdiocese said its Office for Child Abuse Investigations and Review received an allegation that Pfleger sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago. […]