Folks, this is such a disgrace.
The priest, Jose Garcia Ataulfo admitted to assaulting the girls.
The victims, from to 5 to 10-year-old live in Mexico.
The Catholic Church decided to acquit the HIV-infected priest.
According to a bombshell report, which appeared in the Spanish-language news site Urgente24.com, the priest, Jose Garcia Ataulfo, was absolved of any wrongdoing by the Archdiocese of Mexico.
Ataulfo has admitted to sexually assaulting indigenous young girls from Oaxaca, a state in southern Mexico known for its large indigenous population.
The priest has yet to face any criminal charges, most likely due to the significant influence that the Catholic Church wields in Mexico, particularly in areas populated by indigenous ethnic groups.
According to Urgente24.com, only two of the over two dozen rape victims have come forward to denounce the acquittal.
The mother of one of the victims reportedly sought a meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican, but was rebuffed
Sexual abuse of minors by priests – and the subsequent cover-ups by bishops and other Church officials – have been widespread in many countries, including the United States.
(via: Conservative Post)
