Vatican Confirms Abuses by Argentine Priest Buela
By Philip Phi
Posted Sep 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The Vatican has confirmed that Argentine priest Carlos Miguel Buela, who founded two religious orders and died in 2023, was guilty of crimes of sexual abuse and violence against several individuals. This determination was communicated to the delegates of the two orders founded by Buela, which had been intervened by the Holy See.
The confirmation was conveyed to Clara Echarte Ñate, of the Servants of the Lord and of the Virgin of Matará, and José Antonio Satué Huerto, of the Institute of the Incarnate Word. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the two delegates explained that on September 14, the superiors and superior women of both institutions gathered in Rome for a meeting.
Simona Brambilla, the prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, was also present at the Rome gathering. The meeting served as the venue for the official communication of the Vatican’s conclusion regarding the late priest’s actions.
The source notes that a general Argentine archbishop close to the pope has admitted errors in the handling of the case involving the priest accused of abuses. This admission highlights the institutional scrutiny surrounding the management of the allegations and the subsequent interventions by the Holy See.
The case underscores the necessity for rigorous accountability within religious leadership, where the trust placed in clergy demands transparent and just responses to allegations of harm. As the Vatican finalizes its findings, the focus remains on the integrity of the institutions affected and the protection of those who suffered under Buela’s authority.
In seeking truth and justice, the process reflects the imperative to uphold mercy and accountability in parallel. As Micah 6:8 calls for the practice of justice and the humility before the Lord, the resolution of this case aims to restore integrity to the community and honor the dignity of the victims.
Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)
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