Pope Francis Dissolves Peruvian Catholic Group After Abuse Investigation
- Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the Sodalitium, a Catholic group from Peru, due to long-standing abuse allegations within its community, including against its founder.
- The dissolution was confirmed by the Sodalitium and communicated to its members by Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda.
- This decision follows a 2023 Vatican investigation that revealed 'sadistic' abuses of power and authority within the group.
- Activist Ugaz stated that this decision is 'unprecedented' as it targets a Catholic organization for abusing its members and committing economic misconduct.
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Pope Francis dissolves ultraconservative religious movement in Peru accused of sexual abuse – INTELLI.NEWS
Since 2011, numerous complaints have been filed for sexual violence against minors committed by the founder Luis Figari and other members of the Catholic movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. Source


Sodality of Christian Life reports it made reparations to 83 victims of abuse
Luis Fernando Figari founded the Sodalitium in Peru in 1971. / Credit: David Ramos/ACI Prensa Lima Newsroom, Jan 22, 2025 / 17:15 pm (CNA). The Sodality of Christian Life has reported that between May 2016 and December 2024 it provided reparati... [...]
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