Father Michael Pfleger
Coverage of Father Michael Pfleger in the Nexus archive.
- Father Michael Pfleger reinstated after investigation into alleged sex abuse: Cardinal Blase Cupich
Cardinal Blase Cupich reported that Father Michael Pfleger was reinstated after an investigation into alleged sex abuse. Separately, members of St. Sabina church gathered in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, to support Father Michael Pfleger amid a new sexual abuse allegation.
- Father Michael Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina after sexual abuse allegation review
Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review concerning a sexual abuse allegation was conducted. The Archdiocese of Chicago announced that the review found no reason to believe he was guilty.
- Father Michael Pfleger reveals cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer free
Father Michael Pfleger disclosed a cancer diagnosis and announced he is now cancer-free after completing treatment. The Chicago activist shared the update in a public statement.
- St. Sabina holds Sunday Mass without Father Pfleger amid sexual abuse accusation investigation
Father Michael Pfleger is accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago at St. Sabina, according to Cardinal Blase Cupich and the Chicago Archdiocese. St. Sabina held a Sunday Mass without Pfleger amid the investigation into the accusation.
- Father Michael Pfleger Removed From Saint Sabina Again After New Sex Abuse Accusation Surfaces
Father Michael Pfleger was removed from his leadership role at Saint Sabina Parish in Chicago following a new sexual abuse accusation involving a girl from 1993-95. The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating, while Pfleger denies the claim, calling it a false attempt to silence his activism. Pfleger has faced four prior accusations, all cleared by the Archdiocese.
- Father Michael Pfleger accused of sexually abusing minor over 30 years ago
Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church, has been accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago and has been asked to step away from ministry during the investigation.
- St. Sabina's Father Pfleger accused of sexual abuse of minor over 30 years ago: Chicago Archdiocese
Father Michael Pfleger is facing an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor at St. Sabina, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Pfleger denies the accusation, calling it an 'absolute lie.'
- Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend
A Chicago priest criticized President Donald Trump for his response to recent gun violence in Chicago, urging him to 'shut up' and restore funding for gun violence prevention. Trump claimed he could reduce violence in Chicago using methods similar to Washington D.C., while community leaders advocated for a new city agency to address gun violence.
- Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend
A Chicago priest criticized President Trump for his social media comments on a violent Juneteenth weekend in Chicago, calling for restored funding to gun violence prevention programs. Trump suggested federal forces could quickly reduce Chicago's crime, while community leaders proposed a new city agency focused on violence prevention.
- Advocates push for Shotspotter replacement
Advocates are pushing for a replacement for Shotspotter. A Chicago City Council Committee is discussing public safety, and Father Michael Pfleger from St. Sabina's is criticizing city leaders.