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6 May 2018

Garda called in over images of gay sex act on Irish church altar

The Catholic Church has urged the Garda to investigate images apparently showing a man in priest's vestments performing a sex act on the altar of an Irish church. It is understood that several senior clerics, including bishops, have been made aware of the shocking images over recent days. A Catholic diocese has reported the matter to police and a full investigation is expected to follow. The diocese declined to comment further for legal reasons in view of "the criminal nature of the alleged incident". A source who obtained the images, and who wants to remain anonymous, described what is depicted as happening in the church as "an abomination".

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/garda-called-in-over-images-of-gay-sex-act-on-irish-church-altar-36871700.html