Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims

A Louisiana church has drawn criticism for asking parishioners to pray for a Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, recently convicted in Texas of criminal clergy sexual assault and sentenced to life in prison. Odiong had abused his congregants, including two women, but the church's bulletin omitted any mention of his victims, focusing solely on him. This has sparked outrage among his survivors and advocates who argue that the church's stance fails to acknowledge the trauma and suffering endured by the victims. The incident highlights a broader issue of institutional neglect towards abuse survivors in religious settings.