A disgraced priest from Alabama who flew to Italy and married a teenage girl just months after graduating from high school has been officially removed from the priesthood, authorities said. new york post.
Office of Archbishop Thomas J. Roddy issued a statement “The Archdiocese of Mobile has received notification that the canonization of Alex Crowe has been completed and is effective immediately,” the Archdiocese of Mobile wrote about the situation on Facebook.
Crowe, 30, had apparently sought to be removed from the clergy. And this request was “confirmed in a letter by our Pope Francis.”
According to the statement, the report said that if a leader is absent for more than six months, a “leave of absence” may be implemented within the church, which removes the ability of clergy to carry out their duties.
The statement further stated:[b]Before the end of the six-month period, Crowe began the process of converting himself into a layman, a move supported by the archbishop. ” Crowe no longer holds any privileges or responsibilities within the Catholic Church.
Crowe's relationship with the high school teenager ended when it was discovered that Crowe had sent her a love letter on Valentine's Day while she was still a student. Crowe was a guest lecturer at the teen's school, the report said.
Other reports suggest that Crow may have been. teenage grooming Crow was in a rock band and apparently had an interest in demonology, telling people he was going to Italy to have an exorcism.
Crow and the boy spent four months abroad and eventually returned to Alabama, where they were married. An investigation into possible wrongdoing by Crowe was conducted, but nothing ultimately came of it.
“I pray that this decision is another way we can all move towards peace after these disturbing events. I pray that God's grace will bring healing to all.” We will continue to pray,” the statement concluded.
The Catholic Church has consistently identified itself as Spotlightmost notable for its involvement of members of the clergy. child sexual abuse crime. More than 500,000 members will officially leave the German Catholic Church in 2022, marking a major departure from the long-standing religious group.
Catholic canon law expert Thomas Schuller told German media at the time that the churchdie a painful death“In front of the public.
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