A judge in Argentina ruled that two bishops and two priests were liable for gender-based discrimination and violence toward a group of Discalced Carmelite nuns.
In Argentina, a judge ruled that 20 nuns endured decades of abuse by high-ranking clergy, leading to a landmark decision mandating psychological treatment for the accused. This case illuminates the broader issue of gender discrimination within the Catholic Church in Latin America.
The Argentine court issued a decisive ruling Friday condemning Archbishop Mario Cargnello of Salta, alongside three other clergy members, for their involvement in gender violence against a group of nu.
[For background, see: “The Zanchetta affair (Part 1): the bishop’s rise“ “The Zanchetta affair (Part 2): resignation, Archbishop Stanovnik, and a Vatican appointment”; “The Zanchetta affair (Part 3): allegations and Vatican denials”; and “The Zanchetta affair (Part 4): a blockbuster article.