Overview

• The congregation issued a communiqué after the series’ release expressing solidarity with victims, acknowledging its initial disbelief and prolonged institutional silence, and asking forgiveness.
• They said producers contacted them in 2022 and they agreed to give interviews as an act of transparency but had no role in co‑production or editorial decisions.
• The statement laments that images of former minors, ex‑consecrated members and priests were used without authorization, which the group says has caused distress to those depicted.
• Leaders noted prior acknowledgments and actions, citing a 2010 acceptance of accusations, a 2014 message rejecting Maciel as a model, Benedict XVI’s 2006 sanction, and a 2019 internal report logging 175 abuse cases, about 60 attributed to Maciel.
• Renewed attention also highlights active cases, including the June arrest of Legionaries priest Antonio María Cabrera on accusations of rape of minors, with advocates warning of potential additional victims.