MEXICO
Latinos Post
A group of organizations in Mexico asked the Vatican to stop the canonization process of John Paul II until the United Nations concludes its investigation as to whether the late Pope had any part in the conspiracy to cover up for the priests that have been accused of pedophilia.
“We demand a stop to Pope John Paul’s canonization process until it is clear if he had any responsibility in these cases,” a statement published in the Ecclesiastical Observatory blog reads.
In early July, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved a second miracle which according to the church, happened through the intercession of John Paul II. The approval paves the way for him to become a saint.
The petition is signed by Catholics for a Free Choice, the Ecclesiastical Observatory, the former members of the Legonaries of Christ congregation Jose Barba Martin and Saul Barrales, investigator Fernando M. Gonzalez, former priest Alberto Athié and Jesus Alberto Romero, a victim of sexual abuse.
The UN, through its Committee For Children’s Rights, has requested information on cases of sexual abuse of children from the Vatican. “The time has come for the highest authorities of the Vatican State to be held accountable to legitimate authorities grounded in international law,” the statement continues.
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