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The flogging of Father Michael Pfleger

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June 4, 2008
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Catholics have turned against Pfleger. Credit: Sun-Times

Things just keep getting worse for Father Michael Pfleger, the Catholic priest who made racially loaded fun of Hillary Clinton in a sermon two Sundays ago at Barack Obama’s (now-former) church

Yesterday, Cardinal Francis George placed Pfleger on leave:

“Fr. Pfleger does not believe this to be the right step at this time,” he continued. “While respecting his disagreement, I have nevertheless asked him to use this opportunity to reflect on his recent statements and actions in the light of the Church’s regulations for all Catholic priests. I hope that this period will also be a time away from the public spotlight and for rest and attention to family concerns.”

Pfleger’s reaction pretty much has been to blame everybody but himself. Cathleen Falsani, the Chicago Sun-Times’ phenomenal religion columnist details his reflections in this exclusive:

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