Group marches outside Pittsburgh diocese building after another priest accused

In the wake of another priest being put on leave amid abuse allegations, a small group of Catholics gathered at the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh building on Tuesday and prayed for the victims and the purification of the church.

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The group told Channel 11 they are saddened and angered at the diocese’s handling of the grand jury report and subsequent abuse allegations.

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The group prayed the rosary and walked around the diocesan headquarters seven times.

Watch a full report from Channel 11's Courtney Brennan below:

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