Church: ban on priests lifted

Around ten months after the suspension of a priest on suspicion of sexual misconduct, Würzburg Bishop Franz Jung lifted his ban on service.

Church: ban on priests lifted

Around ten months after the suspension of a priest on suspicion of sexual misconduct, Würzburg Bishop Franz Jung lifted his ban on service. The District Court of Obernburg had previously acquitted the priest of allegations of sexual misconduct towards an adult, the Diocese of Würzburg announced on Saturday. The canonical investigation was also discontinued. While the priest lives in a religious community at his own request until April, a decision will be made about his future assignment.

In February 2022, the clergyman was accused of assaulting an adult. According to the announcement at the time, third parties reported the assault to the diocese, which filed criminal charges against the priest. The canonical preliminary investigation was then initiated by Bishop Jung.

Press release Press release from March 2022

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