Roman Catholic Seminary Caught in Porn Scandal

ST. POELTEN, Austria – On the heels of an investigation into an Austria-based seminary and the discovery of a substantial collection of pornography, a Roman Catholic Bishop has submitted his resignation to Pope John Paul II.

Bishop Kurt Krenn was the overseer of the St. Poelten seminary that was rocked by scandal in July. He has reportedly taken the blame from the Vatican for the porn discovery that resulted in more than 10,000 followers leaving the Roman Catholic Church.

“Yes, I am resigning immediately as bishop of St. Poelten,” Krenn said in his statement.

The furor against Krenn stemmed from his alleged casual treatment of the porn incident, calling it nothing more than a "childish prank," a local newspaper reported.

The seminary was reportedly shut down in July after photographs depicting two priests in a romantic tryst were discovered, leading to outrage among church officials and believers. The photographs not only included sexual activity between the two priests in training, but also included several of their instructors.

The seminary was shut down and 40,000 porn images were found on computer hard drives, in some cases including child porn, authorities said.

The investigation into the presence of child pornography on seminary computers is still underway, police said. A former seminary student has already been charged with distributing illegal content over the Internet.

An official statement from the Vatican is still pending.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

New EU User Stats Could Reclassify Major Adult Sites Under DSA

Three high-traffic adult sites previously classified as “very large online platforms” under the European Union’s Digital Services Act are reporting user numbers below the threshold for that label, opening the way for possible downgrading of their obligations under that law.

Singapore Livestreamer Jailed for Performing 'Obscene Acts' in Public

A judge in Singapore on Thursday sentenced a Vietnamese woman to three weeks in jail for livestreaming “obscene acts” from a public area.

South Dakota Legislators Debate AV Legal Strategies

The South Dakota state Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard testimony and debate over two competing age verification bills, in a hearing that focused largely on which piece of legislation could best withstand potential legal challenges.

North Dakota Legislature Backs Off on Device-Based AV

A North Dakota state senator who sponsored a device-based age verification bill that Free Speech Coalition (FSC) endorsed is now seeking to amend the bill to require site-based age verification instead.

NYC Adult Stores May Face Enforcement of 2001 Zoning Law

Adult retail stores in New York City are bracing for a potential crisis as an appeals court considers whether to allow enforcement of a 2001 city zoning law aimed at forcing them out of most parts of the city.

FSC Brings Adult Industry Debanking Issues to Congressional Hearing

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) recently had its "Statement for the Record" on the debanking of adult industry members read to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Solomon Friedman of Ethical Capital Partners Profiled in Canada's National Post

Solomon Friedman of Ethical Capital Partners, the investment group that controls Aylo and its flagship website, Pornhub, is profiled this week in Canada's National Post newspaper.

Under EU Rules, Apple Permits 1st Porn App on iPhone

Apple has begrudgingly approved the first porn app for use on iPhones, which is now available in Europe.

Ofcom Closes OnlyFans Age-Gating Investigation

U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has discontinued an investigation into whether OnlyFans violated the Online Safety Act (OSA) by failing to prevent minors from viewing adult content.

New York Joins List of States Weighing AV Bills

New York is the latest state to consider legislation that would require adult sites to verify the ages of users seeking to access adult content.

Show More