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Newly cleared of a fourth allegation of child sex abuse, the Rev. Michael Pfleger delivered Sunday Mass at St. Sabina Church and denounced the “forces of evil” that he said were trying to take him down for supporting causes like gun control.
“It’s good to be home,” he told parishioners.
The priest thanked everyone who supported him amid the latest allegation of sex assault — dating from the 1980s — which the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday ruled unfounded. It was the second time in two years he was forced to step away from the pulpit as authorities investigated sex abuse allegations.
Pfleger said the false accusations were a ploy to silence him for supporting gun control and other causes.
“There have been organizations and individuals who have made it their journey, and have told me, they’re going to spend the rest of their life to try and destroy me,” Pfleger said. “I’m used to threats, and I’m used to people hating on me. But I need you to understand, you’ve got the wrong one.”
Pfleger, 73, said he received messages of support from the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan.
He’s also had vocal support from parishioners at the Auburn Gresham church.
“I’m glad he’s back,” said Janis McCall-Stokes, a parishioner of 40 years.
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