The Archbishop of Vilnius provided an update to the 15min portal concerning an ongoing law enforcement investigation that reportedly caught him while he was in the United States for retreats in California. According to the Archbishop, the Church was initially notified about the investigation by the prosecutor’s office. However, the Archbishop noted that the Church could only issue a public statement after the law enforcement authorities had officially published information regarding the matter.
The Archbishop also addressed the case of priest Tadas Švedavičius. He stated that the priest admitted guilt following the investigation, which revealed his connection to the victim. Furthermore, the Archbishop reported that Švedavičius is currently cooperating with law enforcement authorities and has pledged to compensate for any resulting damages.
Separately, a canonical process is currently underway concerning Tadas Švedavičius. While the priest has reportedly requested removal from the priesthood, the Archbishop clarified that the final decision regarding his status rests solely with the Holy See. Efforts are reportedly being made to prevent the priest from being removed from his clerical status.
The details surrounding the investigation remain under review, with the Church maintaining its communication protocol regarding the proceedings about the clergy involved.
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