Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Pope Dumps Altar Boy Youth Home from Vatican; Sparked by Accusations of Sexual Abuse by Priests

 Pope Francis has ordered a residence for altar boys who serve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica to move out of the Vatican, after the home became the subject of a sexual abuse trial, the Reuters website reports today (May 25, 2021).


In a statement today, the Vatican said the pope had told the rector, Father Angelo Magistrelli, to find new premises in Rome outside the Vatican walls by September.


The St. Pius X Pre-seminary was founded in 1956 by Pope Pius XII to house altar boys who serve Mass in St. Peter's and are thinking of becoming priests. 


Two priests are currently on trial with alleged abuse that occurred at the pre-seminary.

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