Prominent Chicago priest accused in 1974 child sex assault

CHICAGO — The Archdiocese of Chicago says the first Catholic priest to adopt a child is under investigation for allegedly sexual abusing a minor in 1974. The archdiocese said in a news release Thursday that Cardinal Blase Cupich asked Rev. George Clements to step aside from ministry pending the outcome of the investigation. The 87-year-old … Continue reading Prominent Chicago priest accused in 1974 child sex assault