Legion of Christ - Ethos

Ethos

See also: Regnum Christi#Ethos

Members of the Legion take vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty. They originally took a private vow of charity, promising never to criticize their superiors. This private vow was originally opposed by the Vatican when it chartered the Legion decades ago, but that opposition disappeared after a final decision by the Vatican in 1983. This vow was repealed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007, following revelations of sexual abuse by the founder. Their private vow of humility remains intact.

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