Marcial Maciel
Marcial Maciel was a Mexican priest and founder of the Legion of Christ, notorious for his sexual abuse scandals that spanned decades. Despite his influential position within the Catholic Church, Maciel faced numerous allegations of misconduct, which were often ignored or covered up by church authorities. His actions have had a lasting impact on the Church's reputation and raised significant questions about clerical accountability.
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Marcial Maciel was a priest and founder of the Legionaries of Christ who abused at least sixty minors over several decades.
Marcial Maciel, a 18 años de su muerte en total impunidad; la "violencia espiritual" ejercida por el abuso sexual infantil
Mexico· 2026-01-31
Marcial Maciel was a sexual predator and founder of the Legionaries of Christ.
El Papa nombra como nuncio en España a un prelado conservador de pasado controvertido | Sociedad
Spain· 2025-09-15
Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legion of Christ and was expelled from the Catholic Church due to numerous child abuse cases.
Aplazadas las declaraciones de las profesoras del Highlands investigadas por inacción ante los abusos a menores del padre Marcelino | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-06-18
Marcial Maciel founded the Legionaries of Christ and was accused of committing and covering up sexual abuse against minors.
Legionarios de Cristo, entre abuso a menores, protección papal y lavado de dinero; aquí claves tras la detención de Antonio CabreraMexico· 2025-06-13
Marcial Maciel is the deceased founder of the Legionaries of Christ.
Arrestan en el AICM a Antonio Cabrera, sacerdote de los Legionarios de Cristo; lo señalan de abuso sexual contra un menorMexico· 2025-06-12
Marcial Maciel is referenced as a similar figure to José Erley Ramírez Garcés, known for his abusive behavior while being perceived as a holy man.
experto revela perfil criminal del pastor acusado de abuso sexual
Colombia· 2025-05-09
Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legion of Christ and is recognized as a sexual abuser.
El papa Francisco ayudó a desarrollar la poderosa idea de que no hay un planeta B | IdeasSpain· 2025-04-27
Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legionaries of Christ who was removed from ministry over allegations of abuse.
‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-25
Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, who was removed from ministry due to allegations of abuse.
‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, who was investigated for abuse.
El arzobispo Charles Scicluna, ‘detective’ del papa Francisco para los abusos: “Todavía queda mucho por hacer en esta lucha” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-04-24
Marcial Maciel is referenced in connection with serious allegations of abuse that have cast a shadow over the Legionaries of Christ.
Soberanistas y progresistas catalanes defienden el pontificado de Francisco por su defensa del diálogo | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-04-24
Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, a religious order that faced revelations of abuse.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell: Meet the ‘camerlengo’ running the Vatican
United States· 2025-04-21
Marcial Maciel was a notorious pedophile priest who was close to Pope John Paul II.
Juan Pablo II a 20 años de su muerte: el ocaso de un santo
Costa Rica· 2025-04-06
Marcial Maciel was involved in a scandal during the papacy of John Paul II.
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Venezuela· 2025-04-01
Marcial Maciel is mentioned as the founder of the order to which Marcelino de Andrés belongs and a convicted serial pedophile.
Las cámaras del Highlands El Encinar recogen al padre Marcelino ir a un punto ciego con niñas y se suma una nueva denuncia | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-26Marcial Maciel, the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, was a known pedophile and had a close relationship with the chaplain.
Dimite el director del Highlands El Encinar, el colegio donde cinco alumnas han denunciado al capellán por agresión sexual | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-24Marcial Maciel was the founder of the Legionaries of Christ, who has been involved in numerous abuse scandals.
Un alcalde del PP elige a los Legionarios de Cristo para realizar un curso de nuevas masculinidades | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-21
Marcial Maciel was a founder of the Legionaries of Christ and is noted for being a recognized pedophile.
Dos profesoras y el director del Highlands El Encinar tendrán que declarar por las denuncias de agresión sexual del capellán | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-18Marcial Maciel, the founder of the Legionaries of Christ and a serial pedophile, had a close relationship with De Andrés.
El capellán del Highlands El Encinar acusado de agresión sexual hacía regalos a las niñas y trabajó en otros dos colegios y campamentos | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-03-14
Maciel is mentioned in the context of Verástegui's controversial remarks.
Avanza la extrema derecha en MéxicoMexico· 2025-02-27
Marcial Maciel was known for manipulating the Vatican's dicasteries to insert his bishops.
El poder en el Vaticano. Misoginia y empoderamiento femeninoMexico· 2025-02-26
