Brothers accuse Father Michael Pfleger of sexual abuse: He knew we were vulnerable
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Brothers accuse Father Michael Pfleger of sexual abuse: ‘He knew we were vulnerable’
Two brothers in their 60s on Monday described years of sexual abuse by a firebrand activist priest who has gained fame speaking out on national politics from the pulpit and for taking on drug dealers in South Side neighborhoods around his Chicago church.
CHICAGO - Two brothers in their 60s on Monday described years of sexual abuse by a firebrand activist priest who has gained fame speaking out on national politics from the pulpit and for taking on drug dealers in South Side neighborhoods around his
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American geopolitical friction against the Islamic Republic of Iran worsens, even as the U.S. has come under heavy domestic strain with open insurrection at the U.S. Capitol around election disputes from outgoing President Donald J. Trump.
The U.S. Capitol was breached by supporters of Mr. Trump as lawmakers were deliberating on the certification of election results to confirm President-elect Joseph Biden, who defeated Mr. Trump in November elections. Some are calling the move an attempted coup d’état instigated by Mr. Trump to overturn his defeat, which he maintains was fraudulent.
Meanwhile reactions from world leaders included Tehran where U.S. hostilities have increased in recent days. “I hope this would be a lesson for the whole world and also for the next rulers of the White House,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in remarks Jan. 7.
Chicago priest stepping aside after sex-abuse allegation FILE - In this May 9, 2019, file photo, Father Michael Pfleger speaks at Saint Sabina Catholic Church, in Chicago. In a letter written to the Saint Sabina community, Chicago Cardinal Blasé Cupich announced Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, he has asked Pfleger to step aside from his ministry following receipt of a sexual abuse allegation of a minor by Pfleger more than 40 years earlier. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) | Photo: AP By DON BABWIN Created: January 06, 2021 02:59 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - Nationally known activist Chicago priest the Rev. Michael Pfleger has been asked to step aside due to an allegation of sexual abuse that occurred decades ago, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago announced.
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