Australian Pastor Addicted to Porn Had Faked Cancer

by Gopalan on  August 26, 2008 at 1:17 PM Sexual Health News
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Australian pastor Michael Guglielmucci, who had evoked worldwide sympathy for his cancer, has confessed he had faked illness to conceal his porn addiction.

He was stripped of his credentials after his confession before the national executive of the Australian Christian Churches Saturday.

Edge Church International's executive pastor Jonathan Fontanarosa said Mr Guglielmucci had "made it clear that he is not sick".

 "But we're waiting on further investigation to find out the full truth," he said. "The church is in shock . . . we were totally unaware of the situation."

A statement from Edge Church International General Manager Steve Hilder stated that Guglielmucci is an "itinerate minister who held a credential with the Australian Christian Churches."

"His credential was immediately suspended," it said.

"The National Executive of the ACC is taking this matter very seriously and is awaiting the results of the medical tests before determining the full extent of the discipline that will be imposed upon him.

"Edge Church is committed to the truth and honouring the people of our church. Our history has been one of integrity and openness. We love the people of our community (who) have been actively involved in trying to bring life and hope to the hurting and the needy and will continue to do so.”

In a statement, the fallen priest said, "For over 16 years, I have struggled with an addiction to adult pornography. As a result of this secret life of sin my body would often break down." 

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08/29/2008

the media are portraying him as a really bad person, but he isn't, everybody makes mistakes, nobody is perfect..maybe we should take a look at ourselves first and get our own lives sorted before we look at other people's lives and criticise them...think about that..




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