Pfleger Under Fire Again | Chicago News

Father Michael Pfleger, Chicago’s fiery activist priest and longtime champion of social justice, is once again under fire after the Archdiocese opens a new investigation into an alleged decades-old sexual abuse claim — marking his fifth such allegation in recent years. While he denies the accusations and boasts a legacy of civil rights leadership, allies across denominations rally to his defense, arguing his outspokenness fuels unfair scrutiny. Child safety advocates urge thorough, impartial review, reminding the public that multiple claims warrant serious attention — even as victims deserve support. Meanwhile, parishioners push for swift action to protect the church’s community from further fallout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb644ca1858da152