This landmark investigation identified over 300 "predator priests" and more than 1,000 victims. One notable case involved a ring of priests in Pittsburgh who photographed teenage boys naked on church grounds in the 1970s.
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Investigation reports from multiple states have documented cases where Catholic priests produced or possessed child pornography involving teenagers (ephebophilia) or younger children. catholic teen porn