Whereas Monsignor Walter Rossi has been credibly accused of sexual harassment by a former Catholic University of America (CUA) student, we strongly urge President John H. Garvey to open an investigation to determine the veracity of these allegations. In the meantime, we call on Monsignor Rossi to step down from the CUA Board of Trustees while the result of the investigation is pending.

Viganò's Testimony

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former papal nuncio to the United States, noted to a journalist on June 15, 2019 that,

• "Monsignor Rossi is, without a doubt, a member of the 'gay mafia.'"
• "I can say that, while I was a nuncio in the United States, I received the documentation that states that Monsignor Rossi had sexually molested male students at the Catholic University of America." 
• "The Vatican, in particular Cardinal Parolin, is well aware of the situation of Monsignor Rossi, as is Cardinal Wuerl."
• "I can finally testify that Rossi's name was proposed for promotion to my predecessor, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who blocked his progress."
• "These facts demonstrate clearly how the ‘gay mafia’ operates."

Thank you for signing, 

Winnie Obike, Ph.D.

*You can read Abp. Viganò's testimony in English here.