Decision by archbishop on Alex Crow in sharp contrast to decision on different priest who sexually molested multiple boys
The Roman Catholic priest in Alabama who married a recent high school graduate after meeting her through his ministry, fleeing to Europe with her and facing law enforcement scrutiny, has been permanently ousted from the priesthood, a consequence few clergymen ever endure.
Alex Crow’s removal as a priest – known as laicization – by the Vatican had taken effect by 5 January and was confirmed in a letter from the Catholic church’s worldwide leader, Pope Francis, according to an announcement from the archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama.