Only in Miami: Catholic Priest Sexy Photo Scandal

By Kyle Munzenrieder Tue., May 5 2009 at 2:37 PM

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Beach photos land priest Alberto Cutié in hot water with church - Breaking News - Dade - MiamiHerald.com.jpg

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Father Alberto Cutié has always been something of an oddity: a media-savvy, good-lucking Roman Catholic priest with a side job as a Spanish-language television host, radio jock, and newspaper columnist. His media ubiquity has earned him the nickname "Father Oprah," but now his celebrity has backfired and he's landed in the gossip rags for shocking pictures of him canoodling with a bikini-clad woman on the beach.

Only in Miami, right? It's like trite satire come to life. Like, I want to make jokes, but this is pretty much a punch line in itself.

Archbishop John Favalora is scheduled to discuss the photos and has released a press statement that apologizes on behalf of the Archdiocese of Miami.

[Miami Herald: Beach photos land priest Alberto Cutié in hot water with church]

Update: Father Cutié Steps Down

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What the heck is wrong with a guy and a girl kissing on the beach? Oh...because he's a Catholic priest. Maybe the Catholics need to reconsider letting their priests marry...or date, whatever. I never could understand how...or why, the Cathlolic's could ask their priests not to marry. Is there something in the Bible that other religions don't know about? Give me a break. It's time to let the priests live a normal life so they can keep their hands off the little kids! They should be able to date/marry and still preach the word of the Lord in church!!! Just my opinion.
Let's remember that Fr.Cutie, since 18, gave himself to God. He dressed as priest, he tried as a priest, and he brought us Jesus as a priest. Maggie Rodrigues shame on her, a woman with a son, and God only knows how many more men she had sex before. This woman tempted Fr. Alberto, seduced him. She knew he was a priest. She should have stayed away. yes closeness intimacy brings danger. she knew better. Fr. was a virgin, this one was his first. He is in a cloud. He is guilty yes. He was weak, he is human, he was a man. This woman was and is snake. Angelica
Let's remember that Fr.Cutie, since 18, gave himself to God. He dressed as priest, he tried as a priest, and he brought us Jesus as a priest. Maggie Rodrigues shame on her, a woman with a son, and God only knows how many more men she had sex before. This woman tempted Fr. Alberto, seduced him. She knew he was a priest. She should have stayed away. yes closeness intimacy brings danger. she knew better. Fr. was a virgin, this one was his first. He is in a cloud. He is guilty yes. He was weak, he is human, he was a man. This woman was and is snake. Angelica
I was a Catholic priest for 15 years and I loved the ministry. The fact that this story reveals a priest with a woman is wonderful. For 15 years I never lived with another heterosexual priest and I there was only one other priest who I shared a rectory with that was celibate. So moral of the story...Miami should celebrate that one of their own is sharing a hug with a woman instead of the alternative. Jack
I am a Catholic and I believe that the Church should not allow ordination of these young men they are not even certain this is what they want at this tender age, I think the Church should rethink their rules, and even if they go into the priesthood and realize they want to be married, then they should have an order for that, as I understand that before they were married priest, no one should be conditioned to do something. Many people study for one job but then realize that is not what they really want, does that make you a bad person. They have changed around so many priests moving them from one Church to another who were molesting small children, but then this they are making so much out of, and I do hope she is of age to consent, these kids were innocent, did not even know what they were doing, and I guess in some instances so scared.
Hmm with all the things the church hides or denies. what surprised me the most that he was with a adult woman now we all know that priest have a thing for children, but he should be given a medal for not performing a perverse act upon a innocent child.
Amen... I guess I'm not the only one who sees the irony in this situation. For decades, the Catholic church has sought to cover up the molestation of young boys. However, this story has everyone up in arms? Please, this is a refreshing change! The vow of celibacy seems to be very outdated. In fact, centuries ago men of the cloth were allowed to marry. Maybe just maybe the doctrines of old should be reevaluated.
A fall from Grace... He seemed like a nice guy whenever I saw him on TV . So he's straight - he's not molesting a child . As a Catholic - I think the rules regarding married priest should change. I strongly believe it. Maybe there would be less of the other scandal of child molestation in the church and secrets. PS. Let's not be so harsh..
Rob That would be scandal type "A" ... we are talking about scandal type "z" ... anyways .. let's see if scandal type "Z" unfolds ...
Rick,,, Okay here is my guess at it..... The Padre is straight!! A straight Priest....OMG that is a scandal!!
GUYS ! IT'S ALL A PUBLICITY STUNT HIDING A MUCH JUICER STORY BEHIND ! IT'S LIKE MAKING A SCANDAL TYPE 1 PREVENTING "A" SCANDAL TYPE "Z" - IT' S NOT ABOUT PADRE ALBERTO WITH A GIRLFRIEND ... NO NO NO !!!! CAN ANYONE GUESS?
Please, with the scandals the Catholic Church has dealt with in the past, the Padre should be given an Award for cleaning up the Church's reputation. The archaic practices of the Church have lead to many of its very embarrassing situations in the past. Cover ups of child molesting priests is okay, but this is too much??? This is much more than what one Priest was caught doing, this is about the Church failing to see that it needs too change to reflect today's society as a whole if it wants to keep it's membership.
Amen? namaste to all from my family and I in Miami. I am 27 years old married to my lovely 24 year old wife and have a2 year old boy and a 5 month baby boy. children need to be respected as all individuals and never compromised into any cults, this is what has ordained the destiny of the cults since they were commences "before christ", brain washing from a young age instead of proving things with facts and love and respect. For how long will gangs prevail virtuous? I have the answer, untill enough smart wealthy GOOD HEARTED humans network with those heartfilled wisdom packed experiences and desires. He has made beautiful moves and inspired enormous amounts of individuals none-the-less, God can only judge us. The smart will stay smart and those pigs will seek miserable company from other pigs. Swine flu will get ya, becareful. FREE CUBA YOU PIGS! My great great grandfather is on the cuban $100 and I WANT MY RESPECT BACK!! The politicians which allow this chaos need to be disciplined.
Its a total joke all this catholic bullcrap. Here is a man that has enjoyed the benefits of being a priest and finally gets caught by doing something we all know is not the first time he has done. Anyone who thinks this is the first time is an idiot!!! He just got busted the first time so every other time he has done it and gotten away with it he has been lying to all the silly people that believe in him as a priest when they have attended his mass. No man is above any other man just because they wear a priest's outfit. There's one good thing that comes out of this, at least the priest are now moving away from grouping children.
When we make a commitment we need to stick to it. It is OK to change your mind, but when we realize the change of heart we as adult must step up tothe plate. It is very convenient to have your cake and eat it too.
This is so tragic, because it is so stupid and so American-stupid. Listen to this: we don't give a shit if Padre Alberto was "cnoodling" -is that the word? - with a bkini-clad woman. This man serves God tirelessly. Other people lie around like pigs. Please don't let the pigs rule our planet and our lives! Stand up! Man up! Now is your time, Padre. God is calling you
looks like the Herald removed one of the more graphic photos from the slideshow! Oh God, there's enough hypocrisy in this story to fill Dolphins Stadium!