ROMAN CATHOLIC ORDER
January 24, 2006
The Legion of Christ, a Roman Catholic order founded in 1941 that operates primarily in Mexico and other Latin American countries, spends about $50-million a year on its charitable efforts, which include operating schools for poor children, reports The Wall Street Journal. While the organization has been able to raise money from well-heeled Mexicans and other wealthy people, it also has been criticized for reinforcing the class divides that have long plagued the region. (A paid subscription is required to view this article.)
