ChicagoAvenger
06-04-2008, 08:42 AM
By Manya A. Brachear and Margaret Ramirez | Tribune reporters
June 4, 2008
Cardinal Francis George on Tuesday asked Rev. Michael Pfleger, the embattled pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church, to take a leave of absence "for a couple of weeks" to reconsider his mocking remarks about U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, which surfaced in recent days.
"Father Pfleger does not believe this to be the right step at this time," George said in a statement. "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."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-pfleger_leavejun04,0,4454397.story
June 4, 2008
Cardinal Francis George on Tuesday asked Rev. Michael Pfleger, the embattled pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church, to take a leave of absence "for a couple of weeks" to reconsider his mocking remarks about U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, which surfaced in recent days.
"Father Pfleger does not believe this to be the right step at this time," George said in a statement. "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."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-pfleger_leavejun04,0,4454397.story