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Sexual abuse in the African church

The issue of sexual abuse of nuns by priests is now also being raised in Africa.

A book review about a taboo subject. Guest post by Volker Seitz

The film “The Abused Servants of God” (2019) and Pope Francis’ admission that the abuse of nuns exists have sensitized societies in Europe. In Africa there was silence. In her pioneering work, nun Mary Lembo describes the exploitation of young nuns by Catholic priests. More here.

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