Earlier this month, Pfleger stepped aside from the ministry after a new claim of sexual abuse of a minor that allegedly happened back in the 1980s.
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Fr. Pfleger released a statement proclaiming his innocence.
Those gathered at the rally, including the Reverend Jesse Jackson, want the Archdiocese of Chicago to expedite its investigation and return Fr. Pfleger to ministry as soon as possible.
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READ: Full letter from the Archdiocese of Chicago to St. Sabina Parish