Resignation of Peruvian Archbishop amid Vatican investigation
Peruvian archbishop resigns amid Vatican investigation into sexual abuse and financial corruption in religious movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. Journalists Pedro Salinas and Paola Ugaz exposed abuses in 2015, leading to legal action against Archbishop Eguren. Vatican sent investigators to Peru to look into allegations. Eguren resigns, a possible precursor to further actions against Sodalitium.
Key Points
- Archbishop Eguren resigns amid Vatican investigation
- Pedro Salinas and Paola Ugaz exposed abuses in 2015
- Vatican investigating allegations of abuse and corruption in Sodalitium
Pros
- Vatican investigation into sexual abuse and financial corruption in Sodalitium Christianae Vitae
- Journalists' reporting led to legal action against Archbishop Eguren
- Possible suppression of Sodalitium as a result of ongoing investigations
Cons
- Sexual and psychological abuses within Sodalitium
- Allegations of financial corruption within the religious movement