National Catholic Reporter InvestigationWorld The Legion of Christ’s Web of Deceit Legion of Christ founder Father Marcial Maciel Degollado abused seminarians for years while enjoying Rome’s support. New court documents indicate a wider cover-up — and a lavish life for Maciel in his final years. Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterFebruary 19, 2013 InvestigationJustice Maciel’s Son Details Abuse Raul Gonzalez, son of the late Marciel Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, reveals that his father sexually abused him — and charges that the Catholic order facilitated the abuse. Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterJune 20, 2010 InvestigationJustice How Father Maciel Built His Empire Mexico City is a flashpoint in the deepening Legion scandal, which reveals how money buys power — and protection — in the Vatican. (Part 2 of 2; read part 1 here). Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterApril 12, 2010 InvestigationPolitics Money and Influence Peddling in the Vatican The late Father Marcial Maciel Degollado was a fabulously successful fundraiser and magnetic recruiter for the Catholic Church. He was also a notorious pedophile who fathered several children while a priest. A tale of evading accountability. (Part 1 of 2; read part 2 here.) Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterApril 6, 2010
InvestigationWorld The Legion of Christ’s Web of Deceit Legion of Christ founder Father Marcial Maciel Degollado abused seminarians for years while enjoying Rome’s support. New court documents indicate a wider cover-up — and a lavish life for Maciel in his final years. Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterFebruary 19, 2013
InvestigationJustice Maciel’s Son Details Abuse Raul Gonzalez, son of the late Marciel Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, reveals that his father sexually abused him — and charges that the Catholic order facilitated the abuse. Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterJune 20, 2010
InvestigationJustice How Father Maciel Built His Empire Mexico City is a flashpoint in the deepening Legion scandal, which reveals how money buys power — and protection — in the Vatican. (Part 2 of 2; read part 1 here). Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterApril 12, 2010
InvestigationPolitics Money and Influence Peddling in the Vatican The late Father Marcial Maciel Degollado was a fabulously successful fundraiser and magnetic recruiter for the Catholic Church. He was also a notorious pedophile who fathered several children while a priest. A tale of evading accountability. (Part 1 of 2; read part 2 here.) Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterApril 6, 2010