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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kirsten Grieshaber

Anger over ‘tasteless’ parade float linking Jesus to church sex abuse

A satirical parade float that links Jesus with the church abuse scandal has been criticised as “tasteless” by church leaders.

Germany's Catholic Church said the float, made for a street parade in the western city of Cologne, shows an altar boy in front of a confessional with an arm sticking out and an outstretched hand luring the boy inside.

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