Overview

• Pope Francis has expelled a bishop, priests, and laypeople from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae following a Vatican investigation.
• The investigation uncovered physical abuses, spiritual manipulation, and economic misconduct by the group's leadership.
• Founder Luis Figari was expelled last month after being found guilty of sexually abusing recruits.
• The highest-ranking expelled member, Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren, was previously forced to resign over related misconduct.
• Victims and journalists who exposed the abuses welcomed the expulsions, calling it a step towards justice and reparation.