Women who say they were tricked into servitude for Opus Dei to meet in Argentina

The GuardianMonday, December 15, 2025 at 12:58:23 PM
Women who say they were tricked into servitude for Opus Dei to meet in Argentina
  • Buenos Aires will host the first international gathering of former Opus Dei members who allege they were tricked and trafficked into domestic servitude as minors. These 43 women claim they were lured to Opus Dei schools with promises of education, only to be forced into unpaid labor for elite male members.
  • This conference, urged by Pope Leo XIV, highlights serious allegations against the powerful Catholic group Opus Dei, raising questions about the treatment of vulnerable individuals and the accountability of religious organizations in cases of exploitation.
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