Priest from Sodalicio criticizes Pope Francis and his impact: "His death prior would have prevented SVC's dissolution"
Sermonising Priest Juan Carlos Rivva Slams Pope Francis
The parish priest, Juan Carlos Rivva - affiliated with Our Lady of Reconciliation, previously under the leadership of the now-defunct Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV) - delivers a controversial sermon, laced with probing questions aimed at the late Pope Francis.
In this service, Rivva terms the pontiff a "deceased" and reflects on the potential consequences of his timely death. "I can't help but wonder if Pope Francis would still be here if he had passed away just a week earlier. Perhaps the SCV might still be intact," he notes.
Addressing the pontiff's soul, Rivva encourages prayers, balancing gratitude for the good with forgiveness for the potential wrongdoings. He advocates for a wait-and-see approach on the overall assessment of his pontificate, advising the faithful to "Let history judge him."
Rivva also criticises the excessive adoration of the Pope, reinforcing the importance of respecting the Church's legislative and judicial governing instances. "We must not fall into 'papolatry'," he warns.
Post-sermon, Rivva urges members of the congregation to sign a petition requesting the retention of current priests in the parish, despite the SCV's dissolution.
The parish is currently undergoing transfer to the Archdiocese of Lima in light of the Vatican intervention. This transition requires the Sodalit priests to formally integrate into the Lima diocese, as per Cardinal Carlos Castillo's directives.
Controversy surrounding Rivva escalates when journalist José Enrique Escardó, who initially exposed the SCV, reports that parishioners have reached out to him in discontent. Escardó remarks that some parishioners wish to denounce Rivva's actions to the Archdiocese of Lima.
Rivva subsequently acknowledges the division caused by his remarks and offers apologies, albeit assuring that his message was distorted. He denies promoting the petition for sodalite priests to remain within the parish.
Enrichment Insights:
- Juan Carlos Rivva is under scrutiny for allegations of psychological abuse and manipulation by a former member of the Movimiento de Vida Cristiana.
- Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV), a Catholic society founded in 1971, has faced scrutiny forsystemic abuse and authoritarian practices.
- Multiple members reported psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, leading to Vatican-mandated reforms in 2016, including the removal of founder Luis Fernando Figari.
- The case of the SCV has highlighted recurring challenges in Catholic lay societies regarding transparency and abuse prevention, although explicit connections between Rivva and the SCV remain unverified.
(Note: The provided article focuses on the controversy surrounding Juan Carlos Rivva after his sermon, with little explicit detail about the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. The historical context above derives from established knowledge about the society.)
References:[1] Enrichment Data - Mention of a related or similar group to Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV)[5] Enrichment Data - Rivva faces allegations of psychological abuse and manipulation from a former member of the Movimiento de Vida Cristiana (possibly a related or similar group)
- Priest Juan Carlos Rivva, who is associated with Our Lady of Reconciliation and was once part of the defunct Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (SCV), criticized the excessive adoration of Pope Francis, emphasizing the need to respect the Church's governing instances rather than succumbing to "papolatry."
- Despite the dissolution of the SCV, Rivva called upon the members of his congregation to sign a petition requesting the retention of current priests in the parish.
- Journalist José Enrique Escardó reported that some parishioners wished to denounce Rivva's actions to the Archdiocese of Lima, a move that follows Escardó's previous exposés on the SCV and allegations of psychological abuse and manipulation against Rivva from a member of the Movimiento de Vida Cristiana.
- Amidst the controversy, Rivva acknowledged the divisive nature of his remarks but denied promoting the petition for sodalite priests to remain within the parish, while also disputing the distortion of his message.
