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Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest cleared of abuse allegations

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Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. Father Pfleger is known for his social justice ministry. He was reinstated as pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterReligión DigitalReligion News ServiceAmerica

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Earlier version, Wednesday 26 August

Cardinal Cupich reinstates Father Pfleger

Earlier version, Tuesday 25 August

Cardinal Cupich reinstates priest

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 25, 11:35 AM The Catholic Sun Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  2. Aug 25, 11:41 AM OSV News Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  3. Aug 25, 11:41 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  4. Aug 25, 1:52 PM America Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and outspoken social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  5. Aug 26, 3:05 AM InfoVaticana Cupich restituye al sacerdote y activista Michael Pfleger tras una investigación por presuntos abusos
  6. Aug 26, 9:59 AM The Catholic Spirit Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  7. Aug 26, 9:34 AM National Catholic Reporter Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations
  8. Aug 26, 11:57 AM Religión Digital El cardenal Cupich restituye en su parroquia a un 'cura anti-Trump' reiteradamente acusado de abusos
  9. Aug 26, 2:06 PM Religion News Service ‘I will not be silenced,’ Rev. Michael Pfleger vows after fifth abuse allegation cleared

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