Forgiven but Not Forgotten
From Sacred Scandal by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts
October 9, 2025 · 35 min · Season 4 · Episode 5
About this episode
The episode explores the struggles of priest Alberto Atie as he uncovers secrets about Marcial Maciel amidst the political turmoil of 1990s Mexico.
In 1990s Mexico, amid political chaos and a visit from Pope John Paul II, a priest named Alberto Atie learns about shocking secrets involving a prominent figure, Marcial Maciel. After agreeing to help a former legionary priest seek justice, Atie begins a painful fight within the Church’s system, a fight that would span decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- political chaos
- Catholic Church
- justice
- secrets
- priesthood
- abuse
- faith
Keywords
- Alberto Atie
- Marcial Maciel
- Pope John Paul II
- Catholic Church
- justice
- 1990s
- Mexico
- secrets
- priest
- abuse
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Church
Places: Mexico
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