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Pope Francis Dissolves Abusive Catholic Group in Peru

1/21/2025

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Pope Francis has taken a decisive step by dissolving the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Catholic group in Peru, after a Vatican probe uncovered shocking sexual and financial abuses. Announced in Aparecida, Brazil, by Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, this bold move signals a commitment to accountability, as victims now pursue compensation from the movement's unclear assets.

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Pope Francis has taken a decisive step by dissolving the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Catholic group in Peru, after a Vatican probe uncovered shocking sexual and financial abuses. Announced in Aparecida, Brazil, by Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, this bold move signals a commitment to accountability, as victims now pursue compensation from the movement's unclear assets.