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Legion of Christ, Regnum Christi begin stage of prayer and penance
The Legionaries of Christ and the members of Regnum Christi will enter a period of atonement and prayer in preparation... Read more
Legion priest seeks to leave ministry to care for child
Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to... Read more
News outlets seek unsealing of Legion of Christ docs in lawsuit
Four news organizations are seeking the release of sealed court documents from a lawsuit contesting the will of a Rhode... Read more
Legion and Regnum Christi head taking leave for health reasons
Father Alvaro Corcuera, General Director of the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi, announced that he is handing over his... Read more
Legion, Regnum Christi to engage in 'joint reflection' toward new rules
Pope Benedict XVI's representative has asked the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to consider their needs and realities jointly,... Read more
After Fr. Williams scandal, Legion head stresses accountability
Father Alvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legion of Christ, has asked forgiveness for his failure to act firmly... Read more
Legion leaders regret not acting sooner in Fr. Williams case
Leaders of the Legionaries of Christ have apologized for not acting more quickly in the case of Father Thomas Williams,... Read more
Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology
Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after... Read more
New top officials named for Legion of Christ
Cardinal Velasio de Paolis has named Fr. Sylvester Heereman as the vicar general of the Legionaries of Christ and Fr.... Read more
