Father Thomas Williams in religious order probed for sex abuse
(NEWSER) - A well-known priest who has authored several books and appeared on TV programs to discuss morality, God, and Catholic teachings has revealed he fathered a child. The revelation by Father Thomas Williams, who's a dean of papal morality at a university in Rome, is a new blow to his controversial religious order, which is under investigation by the Vatican for suspected sex abuse of minors by at least seven priests. "I am truly sorry to everyone who is hurt by this revelation," said Williams in a statement. He plans to take a year's leave "to reflect on my commitments as a priest." More»
