Pope Benedict XVI has ordered an apostolic visitation of the Legionaries of Christ following acknowledgment by the order that its founder, Father Marcial Maciel, lived a double life (not least of which included fathering a child).
No word yet on the makeup of the team of bishops that performs the visitation, which the Legion says is expected to start "after Easter."
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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In light of recent disclosures about more sexual misdeeds within the Legion, I suppose some action by the Vatican beats no action. Still, it's hard to have much confidence that any 'visitation' will have a real impact on such a secretive, unhealthy institution.
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