After The Fall

About this episode

Elena Sada shares her harrowing journey within the Legion of Christ and the changing tides at the Vatican regarding Marcial Maciel.

Elena Sada experienced heart-wrenching moments within the Legion of Christ. Her path to freedom was filled with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Meanwhile, at the Vatican, winds were beginning to change. The protective mantle that had sheltered Marcial Maciel for decades was starting to unravel, and many saw a glimmer of hope for achieving justice. But what was about to be revealed was merely the tip of the iceberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Elena Sada

Topics covered

• abuse
• religion
• justice
• freedom
• Vatican
• Legion of Christ
• hope

Keywords

• justice
• Elena Sada
• Legion of Christ
• Marcial Maciel
• Vatican
• abuse
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legion of Christ, Vatican

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