Lithuanian Catholic priest faces trial over alleged child sexual abuse
A Roman Catholic priest from the Vilnius Archdiocese faces trial in Lithuania over child sexual abuse charges spanning two decades.
Lithuanian prosecutors have referred a criminal case involving an unnamed Roman Catholic priest from the Vilnius Archdiocese to the Vilnius Regional Court. Chief Prosecutor Justas Laucius announced the indictment during a press conference in Vilnius.
The clergyman faces charges concerning sexual offenses against minors allegedly committed over two decades. The specific charges include the rape of a minor, sexual abuse, exploitation for child pornography, and enticing minors to consume alcohol.
In response to the prosecution's announcement, Vilnius Archdiocese coordinator for the protection of minors, Mykolas Sotničenka, stated that the local Church is experiencing a "moment of great pain and truth."
Sources: 15min, Delfi.
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