Anthony Odiong, a former pastor, was sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault against congregants in Texas. Following his conviction, a Louisiana church published a bulletin soliciting prayers for Odiong, which has drawn criticism for not mentioning his victims. One of the women he was convicted of assaulting, referred to as Mary Doe, urged the St. Anthony of Padua community in Luling, Louisiana, to also pray for the survivors.
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Louisiana Church Requests Prayers for Convicted Pastor Amid Criticism
Anthony Odiong, a former pastor, was sentenced to life in prison for sexual crimes against congregants. A Louisiana church's bulletin requesting prayers for Odiong has faced backlash for failing to acknowledge his victims, prompting one survivor to call for prayers for them as well.
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Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims
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Louisiana Church Requests Prayers for Convicted Pastor Amid Criticism
