Father Paolo Glaentzer, was arrested last month for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl in a car. The 70-year-old Italian priest blamed "the devil" for his actions while also claiming he thought the minor was 15. Age of consent in Italy 16 so 15 is still a crime.
The court did not jail the priest, but he is currently being held on house arrest as investigation continues.
Father Glaentzer said that he is "very sorry for his actions and added that "the devil tripped me" into molesting the girl.
Glaentzer said that the encounter was "an exchange of affection" that got out of control, and added that the victim looked "much more mature than she was."
"I found out she was 11 years old...I thought she was at least 15," he told the newspaper.
According to the interviewer, the priest seemed totally unbothered by the ongoing criminal case and stated that he has "entrusted myself to Jesus and Mary."
The court did not jail the priest, but he is currently being held on house arrest as investigation continues.
Father Glaentzer said that he is "very sorry for his actions and added that "the devil tripped me" into molesting the girl.
Glaentzer said that the encounter was "an exchange of affection" that got out of control, and added that the victim looked "much more mature than she was."
"I found out she was 11 years old...I thought she was at least 15," he told the newspaper.
According to the interviewer, the priest seemed totally unbothered by the ongoing criminal case and stated that he has "entrusted myself to Jesus and Mary."
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