Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence (2017)

Sex Abuse In the Catholic Church

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Secret internal documents reveal how Catholic Church officials protect priests accused of pedophilia and sexual abuse by moving them from country to country, sometimes as far away as Africa. Even Pope Francis is implicated. When he was bishop of Buenos Aires, he tried to influence the Argentinean justice system in order to protect a convicted priest. From Cameroon to Argentina, America to France and Italy, this investigation traces the transfers of pedophile priests.

Director: Martin Boudot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Production: Premières Lignes Télévision, JAVA Films
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence about?
Secret internal documents reveal how Catholic Church officials protect priests accused of pedophilia and sexual abuse by moving them from country to country, sometimes as far away as Africa. Even Pope Francis is implicated. When he was bishop of Buenos Aires, he tried to influence the Argentinean justice system in order to protect a convicted priest. From Cameroon to Argentina, America to France and Italy, this investigation traces the transfers of pedophile priests.
Who directed Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence?
Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence was directed by Martin Boudot.
How long is Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence?
Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence?
Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence is a Documentary film.
Where was Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence produced?
Sex Abuse in the Church: Code of Silence was produced in France.