The Local Switzerland

Catholic church in Valais rocked by new sex abuse claims

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:02:26 +0100

Accusations of historic sexual abuse have been made against around ten Catholic priests in the bishopric of Sion in the canton of Valais.

Priest disguised gold bars as Swiss chocolate to evade customs

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:21:34 +0100

Customs officials in India have fined a priest working in a parish in Switzerland for hiding three gold ingots disguised as chocolate bars in his baggage, Indian media reported.

Priest suspended for stealing from parishes

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:52:00 +0100

Worshippers at two Catholic parishes in Lausanne are in shock after discovering their priest has admitted to stealing money from church coffers.

Priest who runs racist website faces probe

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:34:06 +0200

A Reformist priest from a tiny Bernese village is under investigation by church leaders after it emerged that she helped run a fanatical anti-Islamic website.