Jesuit Franz Jalics died in Hungary on Feb. 13, at 93 years old.
His name became known after Pope Francis’ election, for implying that during the war of the Argentine dictatorship in 1976, Pope Francis had abandoned him to the military.
The Vatican firmly denied the accusation.
FEDERICO LOMBARDI
March 15, 2013
“These accusations are unfounded and have no reason, in any way, to cast a shadow on the figure of the new pope.”
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for speaking out against the dictatorship’s abuses, clarified Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s role.
ADOLFO PÉREZ ESQUIVEL
March 21, 2013
“The pope had nothing to do with the dictatorship, he was not involved with it. No! He was among those bishops who stood up and defended human rights. He did this through a quiet diplomacy.”
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