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THC 29: Paul Serup | The Lincoln Assassination & the Catholic Church
Charles Chiniquy and the Conflict with Catholic Authority
Paul Serup details the life of Charles Chiniquy, a former Catholic priest and friend of Abraham Lincoln who first publicly accused the Church of murder. Chiniquy gained fame in Quebec for establishing a successful temperance society before moving to Chicago. His independent interpretation of the Bible led to a high-profile legal and ecclesiastical clash with the Bishop of Chicago, resulting in the Bishop's eventual removal by Rome.
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