José María Di Paola
ArgentinapriestMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%José María Di Paola, known as 'Padre Pepe', is an Argentine priest and social activist renowned for his work with vulnerable communities and his advocacy for social justice. He is the president of the Federación Familia Grande Hogar de Cristo, an organization that focuses on supporting marginalized youth and families in need. Di Paola has been a prominent voice in debates surrounding juvenile justice reform in Argentina, particularly in addressing the conditions faced by adolescents in detention. His recent involvement in a legal case challenging the application of a law regarding the age of criminal responsibility reflects his commitment to protecting the rights of young people.
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José María Di Paola, known as Father Pepe, represented adolescents deprived of their liberty.
la queja de Bullrich por un nuevo fallo que declara inconstitucional el régimen penal juvenilArgentina· 2026-09-22
José María Di Paola, known as Father Pepe, is the president of the Federation Familia Grande Hogar de Cristo.
Una jueza de menores de la Ciudad declaró inconstitucional la ley penal juvenil y sobreseyó a un adolescente de 14 años por un intento de roboArgentina· 2026-09-21
José María Di Paola, known as Padre Pepe, is the president of the Federation Familia Grande Hogar de Cristo, which presented a habeas corpus on behalf of detained adolescents.
Revocan la cautelar de la jueza que suspendió por 60 días la aplicación de la baja de la imputabilidad en la Provincia de Buenos AiresArgentina· 2026-09-15
