Latest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others.The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae , based in Peru and once numbering some 20,000 members, confirmed its dissolution in a statement on Monday, without offering an explanation. The Vatican did not immediately provide further details.
The Sodalitium, which consists of Catholic laymen and priests, was founded in Peru by Luis Fernando Figari in 1971. Pope John Paul II granted it recognition as an official Catholic religious community in 1997.The group has been the subject of several investigations by the Peruvian prosecutors' office and the Vatican over the last decade.
South America Dissolve Catholic Religious Community Sodalitium Christianae Vitae
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
With a Holy Door, Pope Francis to launch Jubilee yearVatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis will mark Christmas Eve on Tuesday with a special ceremony launching Jubilee 2025, a year of Catholic
Read more »
Pope Francis Launches Jubilee 2025 with Special Christmas Eve CeremonyPope Francis will commence Jubilee 2025, a year of Catholic celebrations, with a special Christmas Eve ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. Millions of pilgrims are expected to attend the event, which marks a significant period of reflection and forgiveness for Catholics.
Read more »
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee yearPope Francis opened the 'Holy Door' of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set to draw
Read more »
Pope Francis Launches 2025 Holy Year, Calling for Hope and Global ActionPope Francis inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year, a Catholic celebration expected to draw millions of pilgrims to Rome. In his address, he called for alleviating poverty, protecting the environment, and bringing hope to marginalized communities.
Read more »
Pope Francis Celebrates Christmas and Opens 2025 Catholic Holy YearPope Francis delivered a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, marking the 12th Christmas of his papacy and opening the 2025 Catholic Holy Year. He emphasized the importance of hope, calling for action against injustice and urging developed nations to alleviate the debt burden of low-income countries.
Read more »
Pope Francis Urges Hope and Action for Change at Christmas Eve MassPope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica, emphasizing hope as a call to action against injustice and a plea for developed nations to alleviate the debt burden of low-income countries. The Mass marked the beginning of the 2025 Holy Year, expected to draw 32 million tourists to Rome.
Read more »