Peruvian journalist Paola Ugaz said her meeting with Pope Francis was a much-needed boost in her struggle against persistent lawsuits after exposing abuses in a controversial Catholic group.
Peruvian journalist hopeful after meeting with pope
Journalist surprised by bishops’ support after controversial lawsuit
Peruvian Archbishop Jose Eguren Anselmi of Piura won a defamation lawsuit against against Peruvian journalist Pedro Salinas April 8, but bishops in the country in an unprecedented message said the church needs the help of journalists and survivors of clergy sex abuse to overcome the current crisis.
The summit and Sodalitium: Survivor sees glimmers of hope
Pedro Salinas, a survivor of sexual abuse by Sodalitium Christianae founder Luis Fernando Figari, was one of 12 survivors who gave testimony Feb. 20 to the organizing committee of the Vatican’s summit on child protection.