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Vatican Finds Priest Guilty of Abuse
Vatican tribunal confirms late Argentine priest guilty of sexual abuse.
In brief
Vatican tribunal confirms late Argentine priest guilty of sexual abuse. Vatican's judicial system found late Argentine priest Carlos Miguel Buela guilty of sexual abuse and violence against seminarians. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Guilty Verdict
Vatican tribunals found late Argentine priest guilty of sexual abuse and violence.
“moral certainty”
Who Was Found Guilty
Carlos Miguel Buela, founder of two religious institutes, died in Genoa in 2023.
When Did It Happen
The decision was announced on Tuesday, September 14, 2026.
Why It Matters
The ruling addresses abuse claims by twenty seminarians dating back to the 2000s.
What Happens Next
The Vatican will reform the institutes to ensure spiritual renewal and transparency.
In short
Vatican's judicial system found late Argentine priest Carlos Miguel Buela guilty of sexual abuse and violence against seminarians.
