He spent
years investigating Opus Dei, a Catholic group accused of a vast conspiracy of
abuse. Then Pope Leo asked to meet
The
investigator you are referring to is British journalist Gareth Gore, the author
of the 2024 book Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and
Right-Wing Conspiracy Inside the Catholic Church. After five years of research
into Opus Dei, Gore was granted a private, 40-minute audience with Pope Leo XIV
on March 16, 2026.
The
Investigation and the Meeting
Key
Findings: Gore’s investigation detailed allegations of child grooming, human
trafficking, and psychological control. He claimed the group used Banco Popular
as a "personal cash machine" to fund its global expansion and
influence right-wing politics, including Project 2025 in the U.S..
The Papal
Audience: Pope Leo XIV reportedly initiated the meeting to hear Gore's
allegations firsthand. During the session, Gore provided the Pope with
documentation and testimonies from alleged victims, including a 2024 report
from Argentine prosecutors investigating human trafficking within the
organization.
Gore’s
Requests: Gore urged the Pope to launch an independent inquiry into the group
and to reopen the canonization process of its founder, Josemaría Escrivá,
citing irregularities and overlooked evidence.
The
Pope's Reaction: Although the Vatican provided no official comment, Gore stated
that the Pope described his book as a "rigorous piece of work" and
intentionally publicized the meeting to signal he is taking the allegations
seriously.
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