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Ventura: Archbishop Luigi Ventura

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Archbishop Luigi Ventura Italian-born priest.  Ordained 14 June 1969. Served as Apost0lic Nuncio to Canada from September 2001 to September 2009. 2009 – present:  Apost0lic Nuncio to France accused of molesting a young man at Paris city hall on 17 … Continue reading

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Sex assault allegations against former Apostolic Nuncio to Canada

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Archbishop Luigi Ventura, a former Apostolic Nuncio to Canada (Sept. 2001-2009) is under under investigation in France for allegedly groping a young man this past January.  Since  his departure from Canada Archbishop Ventura has served as the Vatican’s Apostolic Nuncio … Continue reading

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D’Souza: Malcolm (Father Malcolm D’Souza)

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  Malcolm D’Souza Father Malcolm D’Souza Priest, Diocese of Calgary, Alberta.  Ordained 2002.  Late vocation (in his mid 40s when ordained).   Originally from Bombay India.  Came to Canada in 1990   “planning to work, marry and raise a family. But … Continue reading

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The archbishop, the paedophile priest, the compassionate church employee and the damage done

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The Newcastle Herald 26 May 2018 Joanne McCarthy Rejected: Newcastle woman Anthea Halpin whose failed attempts to meet with Archbishop Philip Wilson in 2008 have changed history. Picture: Simone De Peak. IT’S one of the most spectacular own goals in … Continue reading

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“Arvada Ex-Priest Charged With 2001 Sex Assault Of Tulsa Boy” & related articles

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Kenneth Lewis, 56, was charged with allegedly sexually abusing a boy in an Evanston hotel room in 2001. Arvada Patch May 22, 2018 12:52 am ET | Updated May 22, 2018 1:36 am ET By Jean Lotus, Patch Staff EVANSTON, … Continue reading

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“Catholic Church urge gardai to investigate ‘shocking sex act on an Irish church altar'” & related article

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The incident has reportedly been flagged with several senior priests and bishops The Irish Mirror 4 MAY 2018   13:52 By   David Coleman Head of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome   The Catholic Chuch has urged gardai to investigate claims … Continue reading

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“Teen testifies he went undercover to get recordings of priest accused of sexual assault” & related articles

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MLive   Michigan Updated Apr 25, 4:19 PM; Posted Apr 25, 4:20 PM By Cole Waterman cwaterma@mlive.com   Jacob Hamilton The Rev. Robert J. ” Father Bob” Deland, Jr. looks to attorney Alan Crawford during a preliminary examination for Deland before … Continue reading

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“Judge to help diocese deal with sex abuse claims” & related articles

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The National Post April 13, 2018 7:14 PM EDT Last Updated April 13, 2018 7:14 PM EDT The Associated Press Judge Michael Talbot speaks during a press conference in the diocese offices, Friday, April 13, 2018, in Saginaw, Mich. Talbot, … Continue reading

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“Pell’s lawyer asks why police trusted a ‘nutter’ and a ‘troubled soul'” & related articles

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The Sydney Morning Herald 29 March 2018 — 2:11pm By Melissa Cunningham The lead detective in charge of investigating historical sex offence allegations against George Pell has been accused by the cardinal’s lawyers of charging him without examining conflicting evidence … Continue reading

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“Pell lawyer asks magistrate to step down, she tells him to stop shouting” & related articles

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The Age 28 March 2018 — 12:35pm By Melissa Cunningham Cardinal George Pell’s lawyer has made an extraordinary request for the magistrate overseeing the hearing into allegations of historical sexual assault against the cardinal to disqualify herself from the matter, … Continue reading

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