Legion of Christ's deception, unearthed in new documents, indicates wider cover-up
New documents tell the story of a widow who gave everything to the Legion and how the group's cover-up is part of something bigger.
Legion of Christ investigation
Woman brought lawsuit against Legion of Christ on behalf of aunt
The niece of Gabrielle Mee said she recognized the Legion's cult-like signs from her own time in a small religious group.
Banker served as Legion of Christ benefactor's insulator, facilitator
The banker who played a role in Gabrielle Mee's life said Mee still would have donated even if she had been told about the sex abuse allegations against the group's founder.
Deposition shows Legion of Christ benefactor was dedicated to order
For Gabrielle Mee, the Legion of Christ was a group of men uncommonly focused on serving God's people, and she wanted to do all she could to support them.
How Fr. Maciel built his empire
Second of Two Parts This second part of the 2010 series traces the late Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado appearance in war ravaged Europe in the late 1940s to raising millions of dollars in his last years , and how he shared the money generously with power brokers.
Money paved way for Maciel's influence in the Vatican
First of Two Parts This 2010 series outlines the late Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado's fundraising prowess and how he sent streams of money to Roman curia officials to buy support for his group and defense for himself.
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In This Issue
June 7-20, 2013
- Pope spotlights social teaching with blunt calls for ethical economy
- We face clear moral choices in priorities of our federal budget
- Mother Tekla: the most powerful woman in Rome
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Ministries PREVIEW
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