Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God is a documentary film that explores the issue of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The film follows the stories of four deaf men who were abused by a priest at a school for the deaf in Wisconsin.
The film delves into the systemic cover-up of abuse within the Church, highlighting the complicity of high-ranking officials in protecting abusive priests. It also examines the role of Pope Benedict XVI, who was head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith before becoming Pope, in handling cases of abuse.
Mea Maxima Culpa sheds light on the devastating impact of abuse on its victims, as well as the courage of those who have come forward to speak out against the Church's silence. It serves as a powerful indictment of the Church's failure to address this widespread issue and calls for accountability and justice for survivors.