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Legion of Christ abuser dismissed from clerical state
This week Fernando Martínez Suárez, a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, was dismissed from the clerical state. He had... Read more
Legion of Christ reiterates commitment to Maciel's victims
The Legion of Christ has issued a renewed apology for abuses committed by the institute’s founder, and pledged to reach... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
After four years of drafts and adjustments, the troubled Legion of Christ has announced that its new constitutions have been... Read more
Vatican appoints advisor for the Legion of Christ
The appointment of Father Gianfranco Ghirlanda, S.J., as pontifical advisor for the Legion of Christ aims to advance the renewal... Read more
Former Legionaries of Christ leader dies from cancer
Father Álvaro Corcuera Martínez del Río, L.C., former general director of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi, died in... Read more
Vatican to appoint adviser for Legionaries of Christ
In a statement released by Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., the Vatican spokesman revealed that the Holy See is to appoint... Read more
Latin patriarch dedicates church at Magdala Center
Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has consecrated a church at the inauguration of the Magdala Center, an archaeological park... Read more
Legion of Christ names new North American head
Maryland-born priest Father John Connor, L.C., has been named the head of the Legion of Christ’s territory of North America. Read more
Legionaries of Christ elect new leaders, issue apology
The Legionaries of Christ revealed the names of their new general council on Feb. 6, also issuing a formal apology... Read more
Legionaries seek to continue service with 'renewed enthusiasm'
As the Legionaries meet in Rome for their General Chapter, spokesman Fr. Benjamin Clariond voiced the congregation's hopes for a... Read more
Legionaries begin first general chapter to revise constitutions
Earlier this morning the Legionaries of Christ began their first Extraordinary General Chapter meeting to draft and approve their new... Read more
Help purify Legion of Christ, cardinal tells new priests
Cardinal Velasio de Paolis told 31 new priests of Legionaries of Christ that their perseverance shows “the love of Christ”... Read more
Legion of Christ reaffirms commitment to addressing sex abuse
The acting general director of the Legion of Christ has shared the steps the order has taken to prevent sexual... Read more
Legion of Christ general counselor resigns
Father Deomar De Guedes has resigned as a general counselor of the Legionaries of Christ, citing a lack of energy... Read more
Legion of Christ update presented to Pope Francis
The papal delegate overseeing the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christ met with Pope Francis on Monday to discuss the... Read more
