Pedro Arrupe, former leader of the Jesuit order, was warned about a priest accused of molesting minors but took no action to prevent his ordination. This priest was later accused of further molestation incidents through his ministry. Arrupe's involvement with Donald J Dickerson, who also faced numerous molestation claims, began in the late 1970s and has since faced renewed scrutiny amid lawsuits. These developments intersect with the Catholic Church's ongoing struggle to address clergy abuse while Arrupe's canonization process continues, highlighting questions about his legacy and protective measures.
Pedro Arrupe, the former leader of the Jesuit order, acknowledged being warned about a priest who had been accused of molesting minors before his ordination. Despite the warnings, Arrupe took no apparent action to prevent the man's becoming a priest, an inaction that has drawn scrutiny in light of subsequent accusations.
Arrupe's involvement with Donald J Dickerson, who has been confirmed as one of many Jesuit members accused of child molestation, began in the late 1970s and raises questions about his efforts to protect vulnerable individuals within the Jesuit community.
Collection
[
|
...
]