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UPPDRAG GRANSKNING · Priests accused of sexual assault on children are transferred to other parishes and allowed to keep working with children. Uppdrag granskning met with a man whose story of assaults and cover-up reveal a hidden world, in which church leaders protect priests at the expense of the victims.
Priests in the Society of Saint Pius X, commonly referred to as SSPX, have been transferred to new parishes after accusations of child sexual abuse. ”Andre”, who is an adult today, was abused at 11 years of age. The priest who molested him has continued to work with children for several decades.
“Shocking and irresponsible,” Andre says. “It’s a terrifying thought, really. How long will this travesty go on? This is a scandal that has gone on for 35 years. It’s completely repulsive.”
Andre grew up in a family with strong ties to SSPX. Nearly 30 years ago this extremely conservative congregation broke with the Catholic Church. The Pope responded by excommunicating the group. Not long after that, Andre met “Father P” for the first time.
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