Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae

The Sodalitium does not indicate what the inaccuracies are but clarifies that the leak to the press of this 'confidential' information did not come from Cardinal Ghirlanda.

Constantly in the public eye, Pope Francis is instantly recognisable across the globe, and his likeness adorns t-shirts, mugs, calendars, bookmarks, medals and jewellery, among other things. Too conservative for some, not conservative enough for others, he is the face of the modern Catholic Church.

Pope Francis is taking the highly unusual decision to dissolve an influential Catholic group from Peru which has been plagued by allegations of abuse from within its community, including allegations related to its founder,

Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda announced the Sodalitium's suppression to its members during the group's General Assembly in Aparecida, Brazil Jan. 18.

Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, the Peruvian Catholic conservative movement, has confirmed its upcoming dissolution by the Vatican. This final decision follows multiple scandals, both sexual and financial.

Pope Francis has dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Catholic movement based in Peru, following allegations of sexual, spiritual, and financial abuses. The decision follows years of investigation and failed reforms.

The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV), the largest Catholic lay movement in Peru, confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve it.

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The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae — which long based its U.S. presence in Colorado — on Monday confirmed the dissolution.

The Sodality of Christian Life has reported that between May 2016 and December 2024 it provided reparations to 83 people who were victims of abuse.

The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan. 22 general audience at the Vatican.