Alcoholic and in court: Tyroleans steals candles from church!

Alcoholic and in court: Tyroleans steals candles from church!

Innsbruck, Österreich - On Friday, a 41-year-old Tyrolean academic at the Innsbruck Regional Court was convicted of severe theft, for a moving reason. The man, whose life is drawn by years of alcohol abuse, had stolen three sacrificial candles from a church. The court ruling follows a surveillance camera recording that documented the incident. The accused stated that she wanted to light the candles for his late father, but formulated it as a "stupid action" that he had committed without the necessary amount of money. In the negotiation, it became clear that the man who now lives in a facility for homeless has already committed similar crimes. The prosecutor pointed out that the theft in a church is considered more serious because he can violate religious feelings. While the academic was sentenced to a fine of 800 euros, the verdict against a 35-year accomplice, who also stole candles, went out significantly higher at 1200 euros, since it was also in relief. So the Krone .

processing of injustice in the church

In the meantime, the Catholic Church in Tyrol is under pressure to process the past and take appropriate measures against abuse. Bishop Hermann Glettler commented in a report on the dramatic incidents in denominational children's homes. The allegations of sexual violence have left deep traces in numerous affected ones, and Glettler described the reports as "shameful". He emphasized the need for a clear and open handling of these topics as well as the frescolding of prevention measures in all church and state institutions to protect children and adolescents. The bishop emphasized that an independent victim protection commission was established and prevention concepts were created to prevent future incidents, which the Diocese of Innsbruck in a Press report confirmed.

According to Glettler, the responsibility of the church is unmistakable: to be a safe place for children and adolescents and to break through the "wall of silence" immediately. It is clear that these incidents must not be forgotten and the stories of those affected have to be heard. A comprehensive network of prevention measures is necessary to ensure that similar offenses will no longer happen in the future and to promote respectful handling of all victims.