Juan Carlos Cruz
Juan Carlos Cruz is a Chilean survivor of clerical sexual abuse who developed a close relationship with Pope Francis, advocating for victims' rights and expressing gratitude for the Pope's efforts to address the church's handling of abuse scandals.
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Juan Carlos Cruz was another pitcher included in the Dominican team's roster.
Países Bajos “bajó” a República Dominicana del Clásico Mundial del 2009
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-20
Juan Carlos Cruz, a Chilean victim of clerical sexual abuse in Chile who became extraordinarily close to Pope Francis, declared himself hopeful, grateful and happy to see Robert Prevost elected.
Unassuming and personable, he answered emails on the friary stairs – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-09
‘He was almost in tears’: Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Trump and Zelensky meet in the Vatican
United States· 2025-04-26
‘He was almost in tears’: Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Cardinal Re delivers the homily at the pope’s funeralUnited States· 2025-04-26
‘He was almost in tears’: Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
See the moment the Holy Communion is distributed to the crowd at Pope Francis’ funeralUnited States· 2025-04-26Juan Carlos Cruz described Pope Francis' emotional support for trans worshipers.
Watch Pope Francis’ most memorable momentsUnited States· 2025-04-26‘He was almost in tears’: Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Families share emotional stories of loss on Holocaust Remembrance DayUnited States· 2025-04-24Juan Carlos Cruz describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Video: Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv in monthsUnited States· 2025-04-24Juan Carlos Cruz describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Video: Earthquake shakes TV studio during live broadcastUnited States· 2025-04-24One of those survivors was Juan Carlos Cruz, who went on to advise the pope on anti-abuse measures.
Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enactedUnited States· 2025-04-24
‘He was almost in tears’: Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Video: Clarissa Ward goes inside the basilica where Pope Francis lies in stateUnited States· 2025-04-24Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Used in iPhones to EVs: Why China’s near-monopoly on rare earths mattersUnited States· 2025-04-23Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Video: Pope Francis’ coffin moves to St. Peter’s BasilicaUnited States· 2025-04-23
Juan Carlos Cruz describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
CNN Correspondent explains why Pope Francis won’t be buried at the VaticanUnited States· 2025-04-22
Gay Vatican adviser describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
The funeral of Pope Francis: Everything we knowUnited States· 2025-04-22
Juan Carlos Cruz describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
See Pope’s coffin lying in Vatican residenceUnited States· 2025-04-22Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers.
Video: From Trump to Macron, world leaders react to Pope Francis’ deathUnited States· 2025-04-22Juan Carlos Cruz is an openly-gay Vatican advisor who describes Pope Francis' support for trans worshipers.
‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipersUnited States· 2025-04-22Juan Carlos Cruz, a survivor of abuse, developed a close personal friendship with Pope Francis after initially being discredited by him.
Muere el papa Francisco, tras cautivar al mundo con su estilo humilde y preocupación por los pobresDominican Republic· 2025-04-21
Juan Carlos Cruz, a Chilean abuse survivor, developed a close friendship with Pope Francis after initially being discredited by him.
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-04-21
