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Bolivian authorities are investigating abuses in the church after the diary of a deceased Jesuit priest came to light in which he confessed to sexually abusing at least
Bolivian authorities are investigating abuses in the church after the diary of a deceased Jesuit priest came to light in which he confessed to sexually abusing at least 84 minors since the 1970s, prompting a search for justice in the country.
Revelations published a few weeks ago by a Spanish newspaper A countrydocument violations committed Alfonso Pedrajasknown as Peak’s fathera Spanish priest who lived for many years in Bolivia, where he ran schools in marginalized communities.
After his death in 2009, Pedrajas’ nephew found 300 page magazine on his computer, where the priest confessed to the crimes, writing that he spoke to his superiors, who did nothing about it.
He Attorney General of Bolivia he is currently investigating the case against Pedrajas and looking into whether those responsible for the Catholic Church should also be held accountable. Many abused people are now speaking out, protesting outside Jesuit offices.
“I only ask for justice and that they never happen again attacks and heinous acts against defenseless beings,” he said Reuters Carlos, 52, was abused by Pedrajas while attending Juan XXIII School in Cochabamba.
“Some people ask why now? And I tell them that their questions hurt, they are superfluous, because you don’t know what trials we have gone through, ”he explained.
Bernardo Mercado, Bolivian Jesuit who spoke on behalf of the order, said the body sought to clarify the facts and cooperated with the authorities.
“I have absolutely nothing to interfere with investigation and I have full confidence in public service,” said the provincial leader of the Society of Jesus in Bolivia.
On Friday, the Bolivian government said it would sue Vatican “background” of those priests who enter the country on a mission.
“This is a preventive measure,” Presidential spokesman Jorge Richter said. “The background of each of them will be requested religiousespecially foreigners who come to the country,” he explained.
The case opened the floodgates for the cascade allegations of abuse the Jesuits, as well as the Dominicans, Franciscans, dioceses and other Catholic orders that have been in charge of running schools in the country for decades.
“Hopefully the investigation will end soon, be serious and deep,” Monsignor Ricardo Centellas, Vice President of the Bolivian Episcopal Conference (CEB), said Friday, adding that the Church is ready to cooperate with any investigation.
“Let’s wait for the results to know what crimes and that the perpetrators should receive an appropriate sentence,” he said.
Over the past week, various educational institutions, including the San Calixto Traditional School and the Provincial Curia Company of Jesus they were raided by the prosecutor’s office, which was looking for documents for the preliminary investigation. Two priests were arrested.
Activist America Maceda said it was important to hold both individuals and institutions accountable.
“We demand justice for the victimsbut not only for those who perform the action, but also for those who systematically hide these actions institutionally,” said Maceda of the Feminismo Comunitario organization.
Reuters
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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