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Body of controversial Italian priest Baget Bozzo exhumed

Doctor accused of wrongful death

25 January, 19:51
Body of controversial Italian priest Baget Bozzo exhumed (ANSA) - Rome, January 25 - The body of controversial Italian priest Gianni Baget Bozzo, known for political activism and supporting recognition of same-sex couples, has been exhumed as part of a wrongful death investigation into his doctor. Charges were pressed against the doctor, who received an inheritance from Baget Bozzo, by the priest's sister, who has since died. A frequent guest on political talks shows and newspaper commentator, Baget Bozzo drew criticism for his support of gay rights and admitting that while he himself had homosexual tendencies, as a priest he abstained from any sexual activity.

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