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Abuse allegations: A tale of two systems

Analysis

Ed. Condon
Jan 08, 2021
∙ Paid

The Archdiocese of Chicago this week announced an allegation against well-known pastor Fr. Michael Pfleger, who is accused of an act of sexual abuse more than 40 years ago. 

The case is a high-profile example of the challenges involved in investigating abuse alleged to have happened decades ago. And the case points to a disparity between the way bishops …

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