Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Bolivian Court Sentences Priests for Hiding Child Sex Abuse
Two elderly priests in Bolivia were sentenced to prison for hiding child sex abuse.
They knew about a priest named Alfonso Pedrajas who hurt at least 85 kids between 1972 and 2000.
The priests didn't tell the police, letting the abuse continue.
The case came to light when a diary was found where Pedrajas wrote about what he did.
This is a big deal because it's the first time high-ranking members of the Catholic Church in Bolivia have been punished for covering up abuse.
A group representing survivors said they waited a long time for justice and hopes this prevents such harm from happening again.
Two Spanish Jesuit priests were sentenced for concealing child sex abuse.
The priests were aware of abuse allegations against another priest.
The abuse occurred between 1972 and 2000, involving at least 85 minors.
The case came to light through the publication of the abuser's diary.
The ruling is a precedent in Bolivia's fight against clerical abuse.
- Who
- Marcos Recolons and Ramon Alaix, Spanish Jesuit priests.
- What
- Were sentenced for concealing decades of child sex abuse committed by their colleague.
- When
- Sentenced on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bolivia.
- Why
- For failing to report allegations against Alfonso Pedrajas, allowing him to continue contact with children.
- Convicted Priests
- Marcos Recolons, Ramon Alaix
- Sentencing
- One year in prison each
- Offense
- Concealing child sex abuse
- Abuse Perpetrator
- Alfonso Pedrajas
- Abuse Period
- 1972-2000
- Victims
- At least 85 minors