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The leader of a church in New York where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed a provocative music video has been relieved of his duties.
An investigation into Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Brooklyn was launched after he gave permission for US singer Carpenter to film the video to her hit song, Feather, last year.
Mr Gigantiello has now been stripped of any oversight or governance role, after an investigation carried out into the video, which at the time "appalled" the diocese - a group of churches in an area led by a bishop.
In the video for Feather, released in the US on October 31, Carpenter pull-ups in front of the church, in the Williamsburg neighbourhood, in a pink hearse.
She is then seen dancing in front of the altar in front of fake coffins while wearing a short black dress and veil.
Meanwhile, a broader review into the monsignor - an honorary title given to a priest by the Pope to recognise their service to the Catholic Church - has uncovered other instances of mismanagement and administrative impropriety.
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Robert Brennan said in a statement on Monday that Mr Gigantiello allegedly used the church's credit card for "substantial" personal expenses.
New York priest who allowed Sabrina carpenter to film provocative music video stripped of duties. (2024, November 19). Sky News. https://news.sky.com/story/new-york-priest-who-allowed-sabrina-carpenter-to-film-provocative-music-video-stripped-of-duties-13256552
