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Hope Renewed as Pope Leo Tackles SCV Abuse Scandal

2/7/2026

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Pope Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, helped address abuse allegations within the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV) in Peru.
The scandal was highlighted by Pedro Salinas and Paola Ugaz's book.
In early 2023, Prevost was promoted to prefect of the Dicastery of Bishops.
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren resigned.
Survivors expressed renewed hope in the Church after these developments, including the expulsion of 14 SCV members.

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Story summary

Pope Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, helped address abuse allegations within the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV) in Peru.
The scandal was highlighted by Pedro Salinas and Paola Ugaz's book.
In early 2023, Prevost was promoted to prefect of the Dicastery of Bishops.
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren resigned.
Survivors expressed renewed hope in the Church after these developments, including the expulsion of 14 SCV members.