Crime of penniless member of the clergy? (5)
I believe the answer is:
arson
'crime' is the definition.
(crime of illegally starting a fire)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for arson that I've seen before include "Incendiarism" , "Felonious burning of property" , "burning problem" , "Iniquitous behaviour" , "Malicious burning to destroy property" .)