Peruvian victims of abuse by Catholic group want Pope Leo, US to intervene | Africanews
Peruvian Victims of Abuse by Catholic Group Demand Church InterventionIn a striking development in the ongoing fight against clergy abuse, Peruvian victims of alleged sexual misconduct by a Catholic organization are demanding that Pope Leo II and the U.S. bishops make public an investigation into the activities of the group.
The group in question is Sodalitium Christian Vitae, which was formerly known as UNCHURCHED. This group has been implicated in multiple abuse cases involving minors, including alleged pedophilia and other forms of exploitation. The victims are now taking their fight to the Church, accusing it of cover-ups and failures to protect them from harm.
According to reports, several Peruvian victims have come forward, recounting harrowing experiences of being abused by members of Sodalitium Christian Vitae over a period of years. Many describe physical violence, emotional trauma, and systemic neglect as they attempted to report the abuse within the Church framework but faced little to no intervention.
In response to these allegations, some victims have taken legal action, including filing claims with authorities such as OFICIA (the Peruvian bishops’ conference) and bringing charges against the organization. They are now pushing for an open investigation into the group’s alleged abuses and crimes against minors.
The group in question has faced significant scrutiny in the past due to its ties to drug trafficking and organized crime, which have led to widespread abuse of minors within the Church. However, this is not the first time such allegations have been raised. In fact, similar claims have been made in the past, only to be dismissed or covered up by the Church.
The victims’ call for intervention comes at a time when the Church is under increasing scrutiny from all corners. The pope and bishops are being urged to take action now before it is too late to address this dark chapter in the Church’s history.
“Enough is enough,” said one victim, who asked not to be identified due to fear of retaliation. “We have been waiting for answers for years, but nothing has changed. We need to know what really happened and hold those responsible accountable.”
Pope Leo II and the U.S. bishops are being called upon to act swiftly to ensure that this story is given the attention it deserves. The Church must face up to its failures and take steps to prevent future injustices.
This case is a continuation of a pattern of systemic abuse within the Church, one that has been sadly repeated across generations. It is an affront not only to the victims but also to the institution itself, which should have stood firm in its commitment to protect the vulnerable.
The call for transparency and accountability from these Peruvian victims is nothing short of desperate. They are hoping for a reversal of decades of cover-ups that have allowed this dark chapter in the Church’s history to be forgotten.
In closing, it must be emphasized that this is not an isolated incident but part of a larger pattern of abuse that continues to affect people around the world. The time has come for the Church to act with the courage and transparency needed to confront its past and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
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