Sabrina Carpenter's Video Sparks Outrage For Using NY Church

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Sabrina Carpenter's music video, "Feather," filmed in a Brooklyn church, causes controversy.

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Scenes include Carpenter facing misconduct, followed by the men dying in gruesome ways.

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Carpenter dances in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church amid pastel-colored coffins.

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The Diocese of Brooklyn criticizes the video, citing improper filming procedures.

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The church pastor, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, loses administrative duties due to the controversy.

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The Diocese reacts by stripping Gigantiello of his vicar role and conducting a Mass of Reparation.

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Bishop Robert Brennan restores the church's sanctity through the Mass offering.

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Carpenter and video director Mia Barnes receive no immediate comments regarding the controversy.

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Gigantiello seeks forgiveness on Facebook, explaining the film crew's September visit.

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Gigantiello claims he allowed filming to strengthen bonds with young creative artists in the community.

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Carpenter, known for Disney's "Girl Meets World," faces backlash as her music video garners 11 million views.

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