THE family of a Tipperary-born priest who was facing an allegation of sexual abuse in California have expressed their relief after an investigation cleared his name.

A WOMAN’S allegations that Roman Catholic priests sexually abused her during bizarre rituals led police to re-examine the 1980 killing of a nun and later charge one of the priests with murder.

A woman’s allegations that Roman Catholic priests sexually abused her during bizarre rituals led police to re-examine the 1980 killing of a nun and later charge one of the priests with murder.