Pope Francis is taking the highly unusual decision to dissolve an influential Catholic group from Peru which has been plagued by allegations of abuse from within its community, including allegations related to its founder,

Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others.

Pope Francis dissolves the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae after uncovering abuses and financial mismanagement, marking a significant decision.

Pope Francis has dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the U.S., following investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by its founder and others,

Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others.