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Popular Fla. Priest Caught in Sex Scandal

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(Newser) – A scandal involving a hunky and popular Catholic priest caught cavorting on a Florida beach with an attractive woman is renewing a debate over celibacy and the priesthood, the Miami Herald reports. After the Rev. Alberto Cutié—no sniggering, it's pronounced koo-tee-AY—was photographed kissing and fondling a woman, the Archdiocese of Miami suspended him from saying Mass and leading his Miami Beach parish.

The 40-year-old Cutié, who has a TV show on the EWTN Catholic network and an international following, has apologized and says he's taking time for "personal reflection." Today, parishioners rallied in his defense. ''I think this is the precise moment for the church to recognize that priests are flesh and blood,'' said one. "They should marry, too. I'm sure they'd still be exemplary people.''

The Rev. Alberto Cutie, who is on leave from his duties as the pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish in Miami Beach.
The Rev. Alberto Cutie, who is on leave from his duties as the pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish in Miami Beach.   (The Archdiocese of Miami)
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He has the right to fall in love and start a family. They're treating him as a sinner. - John Olan, 55, supporter of Padre Cutié

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Circusdog
May 7, 09 6:07 PM CDT
Shocking! A priest with woman! Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 7, 09 6:08 PM CDT
I know. I would have expected an altar boy.
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kokuaguy
May 7, 09 6:08 PM CDT
And yet... he knew what his obligations were when he took the vows. It would have shown more integrity if he'd admitted his dilemma and left the priesthood. Reply
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NutsInNY
May 7, 09 6:11 PM CDT
Why does God hate Priests? Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 7, 09 6:51 PM CDT
He/she doesn't. He/she doesn't exist.
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