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Sacred Scandal

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SEASON 4: The Many Secrets of Marcial Maciel The Many Secrets of Marcial Maciel is a gripping investigative podcast uncovering the shocking life and crimes of Marcial Maciel, the founder and former leader of the Legion of Christ. Praised as a holy figure, Marcial Maciel lived a life of abuse, manipulation, and deception. Hosted by Elena Sada, a survivor and former high-ranking member of the organization, this series explores Maciel"s rise to power, his extensive abuse, and his eventual

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27:34

Like father, like father

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/11/06

When an eight-year-old girl in Cancún revealed that her priest had abused her, her family’s search for justice exposed a powerful network determined to protect its own. Decades later, her story would echo in Chile, Mexico, and beyond—revealing that Marcial Maciel was not an exception, but a reflection of something far darker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:16

The Quiet End

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2025/10/30

Maciel’s death unleashed a storm of conflicting emotions throughout the Legion of Christ. While some mourn, others grapple with the dark truth of his legacy. The shocking revelation of the Legion’s secret wealth emerges, exposing a stark contrast between their public message of religious devotion and their private accumulation of riches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:49

The family trips

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2025/10/23

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31:12

After the fall

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2025/10/16

Elena Sada experienced heart-wrenching moments within the Legion of Christ. Her path to freedom was filled with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Meanwhile, at the Vatican, winds were beginning to change. The protective mantle that had sheltered Marcial Maciel for decades was starting to unravel, and many saw a glimmer of hope for achieving justice. But what was about to be revealed was merely the tip of the iceberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:30

Forgiven but not forgotten

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/10/09

In 1990s Mexico, amid political chaos and a visit from Pope John Paul II, a priest named Alberto Atie learns about shocking secrets involving a prominent figure, Marcial Maciel. After agreeing to help a former legionary priest seek justice, Atie begins a painful fight within the Church’s system, a fight that would span decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:58

The pains

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/10/02

In 1960s Spain, Marcial Maciel’s desperate search for morphine hints at a hidden addiction and a dark undercurrent to his revered image. Years later, Jason Berry’s explosive article threatens to expose Maciel’s secrets, but Jose Barba refuses to let the truth be buried.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:10

I started hearing rumors

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/09/25

After years of investigating abuse in the Catholic Church, journalist Jason Barry is ready for a quieter life. But when a mysterious box of documents arrives on his doorstep, he’s pulled into a new investigation. This time, the allegations point to a powerful Mexican priest, Marcial Maciel, and a cover-up that reaches the highest levels of the Vatican. The archival audio clips used in this episode come from the Oscars. The title of the referenced news article comes from The Hartford

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47:57

A Personal Message From the Pope

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/09/18

When Elena Sada was eight, she met a priest who would change the course of her life forever. This priest, Marcial Maciel, founded the Legion of Christ, which became one of the world’s largest and wealthiest Catholic institutions. As a child, Elena was drawn into Maciel’s world, attending a Legionary school and eventually dedicating 21 years of her life to the organization. But behind the holy facade lay dark secrets. The archival audio clips used in this episode come from Rome Reports,

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39:32

The Spell

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/09/18

Elena Sada recounts her early experiences with the Legion of Christ, including the moment she felt “chosen” by its founder, Marcial Maciel. Lourdes Barroso shares her story of being personally invited by Maciel to become a consagrada. Both women describe the “spell” that Maciel cast, blurring their perceptions and leading them down a path of strict obedience and hidden manipulation. As the women are molded into ideal servants, they are tasked with recruiting new members and

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Introducing: Sacred Scandal: The Many Secrets of...

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/09/11

Sacred Scandal is back for a fourth season. The Many Secrets of Marcial Maciel is a gripping investigative podcast that uncovers the mysteries behind one of the Catholic Church’s most powerful and controversial figures. Through the voice of Elena Sada—a former consecrated lady in the Legion of Christ—the series exposes Marcial Maciel’s double life of abuse, fraud, and manipulation, as well as the silence and complicity that allowed him to thrive. Blending survivor testimony

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2:29

Introducing: Law & Order: Criminal Justice System S2

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/08/23

Law & Order: Criminal Justice System is back with Season Two, turning its focus to a threat that hides in plain sight, harder to predict and even harder to stop: terrorism. Hear the real stories from those who lived it, worked it, and risked everything to confront it. Listen here and subscribe to Law & Order: Criminal Justice System S2 on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:29

Introducing: The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/07/19

What does it mean to be a victim, or a villain? What happens when the line between the two starts to blur?On 7th July 2010, Kelly Harnett says her abusive boyfriend murdered a man right in front of her. So how did she end up in prison for it? Anna Sinfield - the journalist behind the global number 1 podcast, The Girlfriends, returns with her toughest story yet.This series isn’t a whodunnit. It’s not even really about what happened. It’s abouthowa woman who was a victim of domestic

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2:05

Introducing: Cold Case Files: Miami

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/06/19

Hello, Sacred Scandal Fans! We want to share our new show, "Cold Case Files: Miami." About the show: Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for

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1:41

Introducing: My Friend Daisy

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/03/28

Hello, Sacred Scandal Fans! We want to share our new show, "My Friend Daisy." About the show: After 19-year-old Daisy De La O was murdered outside her Compton apartment, her friends and family looked to authorities to make an arrest. When that didn’t happen, they took matters into their own hands. Their secret weapon? TikTok. The online videos spawned an international manhunt, rallying amateur detectives to do something radical: Help catch a killer. From London Audio, iHeart Radio, and

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36:50

Introducing Marketplace: Hanif Abdurraqib on what it...

Sacred Scandal ·

2025/01/30

To kick off Marketplace’s season premiere, we’re sharing a conversation with one of our favorite writers, Hanif Abdurraqib. He joins Reema for a wide-ranging discussion about the moral judgments often made regarding people’s financial circumstances, notions of success and legacy, and what it means to be “good” versus “bad” in an unequal world. Hanif also opens up about one of the most challenging financial moments of his life and his commitment to giving

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32:01

The Power of Telling Our Own Stories with Roberto Lovato

Sacred Scandal ·

2024/08/08

An extended interview with writer and professor Roberto Lovato, whose book “Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas” helped inspire the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:27

Living a dual identity with Marcella Arguello

Sacred Scandal ·

2024/08/01

A special conversation with Salvadoran American comedian Marcella Arguello, whose giant tattoo of Oscar Romero sparked the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:01

The Future

Sacred Scandal ·

2024/07/25

The rise of President Nayib Bukele, and what that means for El Salvador’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:30

The Gangs

Sacred Scandal ·

2024/07/18

In the aftermath of the Salvadoran Civil War, gangs like MS 13 and Barrio 18 rise to power in the US and El Salvador. Jasmine interviews her aunt Vilma about the murder of her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:32

The Jesuits

Sacred Scandal ·

2024/07/11

The murder of 6 Jesuit priests finally ends the war in El Salvador, and brings into question who really holds the power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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