The Vatican is investigating the rumors that point to the celebration of a “sex party” at Newcastle Cathedralwhich would have also occurred in full confinement because of the pandemic.
This is how the British newspaper reports itGuardian‘, which indicates that, in the framework of an investigation into the resignation of Bishop Robert Byrne, the Church is investigating the allegations that They accuse a priest of having invited the faithful to a private party in his quarters.
According to the aforementioned media, various people have accused the father Michael McCoythe then dean of the cathedral, for having invited them to a party at a time when social gatherings were not allowed due to the restrictions against COVID-19. This religious took his own life in April 2021, days after learning that he was being investigated for sexual abuse of minors.
A source from the diocese, quoted by the ‘Sunday Times‘, in turn, speaks of a series of complaints after alleged information about a “sex party” in the priests’ homes attached to the cathedral came to light.
McCoy was appointed by Bishop Byrne in 2019 and, although there is no indication that the latter attended the party, he resigned last December. Now, the Archbishop of Liverpool is leading an investigation, at the request of the Pope’s advisers, according to ‘The Guardian’ to clarify the circumstances that led to his resignation.
Source: Lasexta
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