Weekend News Briefs from the Jesuit magazine America!

April 12 - 19, 2010

"Vatican historical documents... World War II ...


"Top officials of the Legionaries of Christ acknowledged..."



"Vatican historical documents, including material regarding the role of the church during World War II, are now online and available for consultation on the official Vatican Web site.

"Top officials of the Legionaries of Christ acknowledged on March 26 that the order's founder, the late Marcial Maciel Degollado, sexually abused young seminarians, and they asked forgiveness for failing to listen to his accusers..."