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Catholic Priest Investigated for Controversial ‘Jesus Died with Erection’ Statement

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WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU

Father Thomas McHale, a 53-year-old American priest, has sparked outrage after claiming Jesus died “with an erection” during a Good Friday sermon.

The comment, made to a congregation of around 100, was deemed inappropriate, especially with young families present. The Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle confirmed an investigation upheld the complaint. Father McHale remains employed by the church, and the incident has ignited a broader discussion on appropriate religious discourse.

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