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French Archbishop Appoints Priest Convicted of Rape as Chancellor

  • Archbishop Guy André Marie de Kerimel appointed Father Dominique Spina, convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy, as chancellor of the Toulouse archdiocese, effective September 1, as an act of mercy.
  • Victim advocacy groups and Spina's victim denounced the appointment, calling it unacceptable and raising concerns about justice for abuse victims.
  • Spina was convicted in 2006 for raping a 16-year-old boy and had been serving in restricted roles for years prior to his appointment.
  • Archbishop Kerimel justified his decision by claiming Spina had no new accusations in 30 years, despite criticism regarding moral implications and Church law compliance.
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Father Dominique Spina was appointed Chancellor and Episcopal Delegate to Marriages on 2 June by the archbishop of the diocese of Toulouse. A promotion that surprises as the Catholic Church tries to turn the page of child criminality.

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ladepeche.fr broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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