Vatican Expels Sodalitium Founder Figari

The Vatican has expelled Luis Fernando Figari, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, following a decade of ignored allegations of sexual and psychological abuse. This decision comes after Pope Francis commissioned a high-level investigation, led by Archbishop Charles Scicluna, that confirmed the severity of the allegations against Figari. The decree, posted by the Peruvian bishops, states that Figari's actions were 'incompatible and therefore unacceptable' for a church member, aiming to restore justice and protect the faithful. Figari, who founded the group in 1971, has faced complaints since 2011, but significant action was delayed until a victim published a book detailing the abuses in 2015. The Sodalitium was influential in Peru, boasting around 20,000 members at its peak. The decision to expel Figari has been described as a gesture of pastoral charity and justice towards his victims.