The Archdiocese of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger after allegations of sexually abusing a minor more than 30 years ago arose.
"The Review Board has concluded that there is no reason to suspect Father Pfleger is guilty of these allegations. Having given careful consideration to their decision, which I fully accept, I now inform you that I am reinstating Father Pfleger to his position of senior pastor of the Faith Community of St. Sabina, effective immediately. I want to recognize that these months have taken a great toll on Fr.
Pfleger's reinstatement comes after a review from the"Office of Child Abuse Investigation and Review and outside investigators," Cupich said.Pfleger has previously been accused of sexual abuse. In January 2021, he was accused by two brothers in their 60s who alleged that Pfleger sexually abused them in the 1970s, but the claim was later found to have been unsubstantiated.
Roman Catholic Father Michael Pfleger poses in Saint Sabina Catholic Church in in Chicago January 9, 2009.priest isn't new to controversy and was criticized for defending Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who is known for his comments after the 9/11 attacks, stating that"America’s chickens are coming home to roost."Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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