Vatican confirms disciplinary measures against Cardinal Cipriani

Vatican confirms disciplinary measures against Cardinal Cipriani


Following recent reports regarding accusations against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, Holy See Press Office Director confirms that a criminal injunction has been imposed on the Archbishop Emeritus of Lima restricting his public activity, place of residence and its use of insignia.

By Salvatore Cernuzio

Several canonical disciplinary measures remain in effect against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, archbishop emeritus of Lima, Peru.

The news was confirmed on Sunday, January 26, by Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See press office, following reports in the press about the accusations presented to the Holy See in 2018 against the Cardinal, who is a member of the Opus Dei.

The charges, which date back to the early 1980s, allege abuse by Cardinal Cipriani and resulted in a series of sanctions, including being forced to leave his native Peru.

In his statement, Mr. Bruni confirmed that “after accepting his resignation as Archbishop of Lima”, a criminal injunction with specific disciplinary measures related to public activity, place of residence and Use of insignia was imposed on the cardinal, who “Signed and accepted” the measure.

Furthermore, “although specific authorizations were granted on certain occasions to respond to requests related to the cardinal’s age and family circumstances, at present this precept remains in force,” Mr. Bruni emphasized.

Statement by Cardinal Cipriani

The 81-year-old Cardinal Cipriani, currently residing in Madrid, Spain, described the accusations as “completely false” in a statement.

“I did not commit any crime, nor did I sexually abuse anyone in 1983, before or after,” he wrote.

In his statement, the cardinal confirmed that a complaint had been filed against him in 2018 and that in 2019, without any trial having been initiated, he was informed by the apostolic nuncio to Peru that the congregation of ‘then for the doctrine of the faith had imposed several sanctions.

These included limitations on his priestly ministry, a requirement for stable residence outside Peru, and a gag order. “I have condemned myself until now,” Cardinal Cipriani said.

The cardinal said he considered it “serious” that the information “apparently originating from confidential documentation” was being published and reiterated his “total rejection and disgust for the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people.”

Concluding the statement, the Archbishop Emeritus of Lima assured prayers for victims of abuse, said he holds no “grudge” against his accusers and asserted his “complete innocence.”

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