The Catholic church's handling of a predatory priest has been scrutinized in a recent inquiry. The church was aware of allegations against Anthony Odiong for years, yet delayed taking action. This inaction allowed Odiong to continue serving as a pastor at a suburban New Orleans church. The church's decision to extend Odiong's term as pastor, despite knowing about the allegations, raises questions about its handling of the situation.

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