Another scandal in the Catholic Church, associated with the corruption of minors by the clergy, resulted in crimes of hate.
Recently MERRILLVILLE (state of Indiana) before losing consciousness, was beaten 64-year-old Catholic priest. According to Reverend Basil John Hutsko who attacked him, the man shouted: «This is for all the little children!»
As reported by Joseph Petruch — the chief of the local police Department, unknown came into St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, when it ended the morning service and the congregation dispersed. He grabbed the priest by the neck, threw him on the floor and was beaten on the head until, until he lost consciousness.
The victim was taken to the hospital, his condition is assessed as satisfactory.
Hate Crime investigation: NW Indiana priest attacked, knocked unconscious inside his Merrillville church.
Rev. Basil Hutsko says attacker made mention of abuse by priests against children.
Attack happened Monday at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church.@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/hYOEMrtWgd
— Audrina Bigos (@AudrinaBigos) August 22, 2018
In the investigation of this crime of hate helps the local police to the FBI.
We will remind, last week the Prosecutor’s office of Pennsylvania reported that in the last 70 years, about 300 priests have sexually abused more than 1,000 children.
Later, Pope Francis published a message condemning the crimes of the priests and their concealment.
By the way, in the report of the Prosecutor’s office of Pennsylvania name of Basil Hutsko was not.
See also:
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