A priest from northwestern France has been charged with drugging and raping a 15-year-old boy whom he allegedly met on a homosexual dating app called Grindr, according to prosecutors and legal authorities.

Gay date-rape: French priest held for drugging and raping minor he met on Grindr app

Luigi Ventura, Vatican's former ambassador to France is set to go on trial for alleged sexual misconduct. Also Read: Vatican, China renew bishop appointment deal for two years The former ambassador to France who goes on trial in Paris is accused of inappropriately touching five men.

Vatican's former France envoy Luigi Ventura on trial for sexual assault

Seven women announced Wednesday that they would seek leadership roles in the French Catholic Church

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