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.
Father Michael Pfleger, a controversial priest who was once briefly suspended by the late Cardinal Francis George, had been restored to ministry by Cardinal Blase Cupich following an accusation of sexual abuse of minors.
Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger, known for his social and political activism, has been cleared of sexual abuse allegations leveled against him earlier this year.