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CPS Declines to Prosecute Monk Over Controversial Images

2/22/2026

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The Crown Prosecution Service will not prosecute Catholic monk Brother Titus Keet, 77, after finding no sexual intent in explicit images.
The CPS described the images as “spiritual” despite Lisa Love, a visitor to Caldey Island, calling them unwanted.
Love reported Keet after he sent multiple explicit photos to her mobile.
Victims' advocate Kevin O'Connell criticized the CPS decision as reflecting how abuse claims on Caldey Island are treated.

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Story summary

The Crown Prosecution Service will not prosecute Catholic monk Brother Titus Keet, 77, after finding no sexual intent in explicit images.
The CPS described the images as “spiritual” despite Lisa Love, a visitor to Caldey Island, calling them unwanted.
Love reported Keet after he sent multiple explicit photos to her mobile.
Victims' advocate Kevin O'Connell criticized the CPS decision as reflecting how abuse claims on Caldey Island are treated.