Legionaries of Christ to Ordain 32 New Priests in 2023
The soon-to-be new priests of the Legionaries of Christ come from Germany, Colombia, Chile, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Italy, Mexico, and Venezuela.
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Italian Court Acquits Three Legionaries of Christ of Extortion Charges
Reséndiz is a Mexican national and former Legionary of Christ priest. In 2011 he was accused of committing sexual abuse between 2006 and 2008 in the congregation’s minor seminary in Gozzano, in Italy’s Novara Province.
Pope Francis Meets with Legionaries of Christ Leader
Fr. John Connor was elected to lead the embattled religious congregation in February 2020 during its general chapter in Rome.
Legionaries of Christ Issue New Report on Sexual Abuse
Unlike the report released in December 2019, the new document includes the full names of some of the priests who committed sexual abuse.
Pope Francis Calls Legionaries of Christ to ‘Continuous Conversion’
The Legionaries of Christ was founded by Mexican-born Fr. Marcial Maciel, who himself abused at least 60 minors.
What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure as Dean of the College of Cardinals Mean?
COMMENTARY: As well as marking the end of a long and sometimes controversial career, it also signals Pope Francis’ preparations for the eventual election of the next pope.
Pope Tabs Colombian Bishop to Oversee Lay Catholic Society Amid Ongoing Crisis
Colombian Bishop Noel Londoño Buitrago has been appointed papal commissioner for the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, while it deals with revelations that its founder was a serial abuser.
Rocked Yet Recovering: Regnum Christi Continues Process of Renewal
Lay members of the movement founded by disgraced Father Marcial Maciel are discussing their identity, spirituality and mission, as they prepare to submit a draft revision of their statues to the Vatican in 2016.
Confronting Evil at Its Diabolical Core
Exorcists discussed the devil and his wiles at a conference in Rome.
Tea and Cake for Pope Francis as He Celebrates His 78th Birthday
The Holy Father, who turned 78 on Dec. 17, stopped to blow out the candles on a cake and took a sip of mate tea offered to him by pilgrims.
