The archdiocese of the Colombian city of Manizales damned local judges and the attorney of a sexual abuse victim after the church was forced to take responsibility for the sex crime of one of its clergies.
In a letter sent to the judges of the Manizales court, episcopal vicar Marcos Fernando Barrientos fiercely rejected a court ruling that ordered the church to pay $35,000 in compensation to the victim of sexual abuse by one of the organization’s priests.
Vicar Marcos Fernando Barrientos
The clergy’s fury was spurred by a court ruling that confirmed the 20-year prison sentence of a local priest for raping a boy and the court order obligating the church to repair the victim.
Vicar Marcos Fernando Barrientos
The church representative warned the court officials and their families of possible divine consequences of the religious institution’s conviction.
Vicar Marcos Fernando Barrientos
The infuriated clergy also sent a letter to the victim’s attorney, damning him for challenging the church before the court.
Vicar Marcos Fernando Barrientos
The church representative expressed no remorse about the sexual abuse of the church-going minor.