Church - Diocese of Trier releases ex-pastor due to investigations
The diocese of Trier has relieved a former priest in the Eifel region of his duties due to investigations by the public prosecutor's office. The background to this is an ongoing investigation into suspected financial irregularities at his former place of work, the diocese of Trier announced on Tuesday. The priest had not worked in a parish recently, it said. The diocese did not provide further details about his last position, citing data protection reasons. The man is still allowed to celebrate mass, the diocese explained. The presumption of innocence applies.
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Source: www.stern.de
