Alabama priest leaves clergy after woman alleges ‘private companionship’ beginning when she was 17
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- Robert Sullivan, a Roman Catholic priest in Alabama, has voluntarily left the clergy following allegations from a woman who claimed he provided her financial support in exchange for sexual companionship that began when she was 17. His self-imposed removal, known as laicization, was announced by Bishop Steven Raica in a public statement just before Thanksgiving.
- This development raises significant concerns regarding the conduct of clergy within the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting issues of accountability and the protection of vulnerable individuals. The allegations against Sullivan may impact the church's reputation and its efforts to address past abuses.
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