The priest arrested in Malaga for violating a restraining order and the woman he could not approach "reported each other for harassment," as reported this Wednesday by the Bishopric. The Diocese of Malaga has specified in a statement that although both parties exchanged complaints, "they only imposed the restraining order on him."
The Bishopric has assured that it was aware of the "disagreements" between the priest and the woman, but "could not intervene as these were personal issues between two adults." Furthermore, he has claimed to be unaware of the existence of the restraining order.
"The facts are in the investigation phase, therefore we must wait for the investigation of this procedure to be completed to make a fair assessment," said the Diocese, which recalled that the priest is not detained and that he was able to return to his home. home after giving a statement to the agents.
The Bishopric also comments that it has contacted the parish priest and that he "is on retreat for a few days outside of his town." This is Roberto José B., a 38-year-old priest of Venezuelan origin who gave mass in the Malaga municipalities of Canillas de Aceituno, Sedella and Salares and was arrested by the Civil Guard for harassing a woman with whom he lived, according to what he reported. in his day the victim himself.
He was ordained a priest in 2015 and arrived in Malaga in 2018. According to sources close to his environment, the man used to live in the parish house with other compatriots, including the girl who complained.
