Priest thrown out of priesthood for abusing boys

NETHERLANDS
Dutch News

A 59-year-old Catholic priest has been stripped of his priesthood by the Vatican following a string of offences against young boys.

Ron van der V is currently in jail following his conviction for abusing a 12-year-old boy on a campsite in France. The priest has several convictions for abusing boys and possessing child pornography over the years, Nos television said.

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