Mexican Catholic group says late leader Marcial Maciel abused at least 60 minors

Leader of ultra-conservative group was ordered to retire over abuse allegations, but died before facing accusers

Marcial Maciel, the Mexican founder of the ultra-conservative Legionaries of Christ, abused at least 60 minors, according to a new report from the Catholic group.

Maciel was punished by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 when he ordered Maciel to retire to a life of prayer and penitence after years of allegations that he had sexually abused boys and young men.

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