ITALY
The Local
A priest in northern Italy on Sunday told parishioners he was leaving the church to start a new life with a woman, with whom he is reportedly expecting a child.
Claudio Cavallo made the announcement during his Sunday service in Borgo San Dalmazzo, a town close to the French border.
The mass would be his last, the 50-year-old priest said, owing to his desire to have a relationship.
“I’ve taken this decision after speaking at length with my superiors. I would like to continue to put my energy into the church, if possible,” Cavallo was quoted in Rai News as saying.
There are reports that Cavallo may be expecting a child with his new partner, the news site said.
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