Abuse survivors’ group announces International Criminal Court proceedings against Pope Benedict XVI and other Catholic Church officials
By Gwen
Posted Nov 6, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The American Association “S.N.P.”, which says it represents children sexually abused by some priests, announced on Tuesday that it had brought proceedings against Pope Benedict XVI and other Catholic Church officials before the International Criminal Court. The association has charged them with “crimes against humanity.”
The announcement centers on the abuse of children by some priests, and on the protection owed to those most vulnerable to harm (Mark 9:42).
The source does not report any response from the officials named or from the court.
Source: Read the original report (translated from Arabic)
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