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Priest Faces Consequences for Neo-Nazi Bomb Threats

11/3/2025

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Father Mark Rowles, a 57-year-old Catholic priest from Cardiff, admitted posting threats to bomb mosques in neo-Nazi chatrooms under the alias 'skinheadlad1488'.
He sent offensive messages, including calls for violence against ethnic groups.
Rowles received a 12-month community order, 150 hours of service, and a £199 fine.
He has been suspended from ministry as the Catholic Church in Wales reviews the case.

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Story summary

Father Mark Rowles, a 57-year-old Catholic priest from Cardiff, admitted posting threats to bomb mosques in neo-Nazi chatrooms under the alias 'skinheadlad1488'.
He sent offensive messages, including calls for violence against ethnic groups.
Rowles received a 12-month community order, 150 hours of service, and a £199 fine.
He has been suspended from ministry as the Catholic Church in Wales reviews the case.