Dominique Spina
Dominique Spina is a French priest who gained notoriety for his conviction in 2006 for raping a teenage boy, resulting in a five-year prison sentence. His recent appointment by Archbishop Guy de Kerimel as diocesan chancellor in Toulouse has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from victim support groups and Catholic leaders, highlighting ongoing concerns over the Catholic Church's handling of sexual abuse cases.
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He is the priest who was convicted for the rape of a minor and appointed as chancellor by the Archbishop of Toulouse.
Les évêques de France invitent à « reconsidérer » la promotion d’un prêtre condamné pour viol
France· 2025-08-10
Abbé Dominique Spina was appointed chancellor despite being convicted of a crime.
A Toulouse, le désarroi grandissant des catholiques, après la nomination comme chancelier d’un prêtre condamné pour violFrance· 2025-08-06
Dominique Spina was promoted to chancellor despite being convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy.
Katolinen kirkko ylensi raiskauksesta tuomitun papin
Finland· 2025-07-13
Dominique Spina was found guilty of raping a 16-year-old boy in 2006 and sentenced to five years in prison.
French Archbishop Promotes Rapist Priest
Nigeria· 2025-07-13