Pope Leo Xiv Excludes an Italian Deacon Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minors
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In his first severe sentence turned public against pedophile, Pope Leo XIV denounced Alessandro Frateschi, convicted of abuse of five minors, including the son of family friends.
Pope Leo XIV dismisses cleric for sexual abuse of minors, the first of his administration | Italy | Rome | Roman Catholic Church
On Monday, during a prayer in St. Peter's Basilica, he said that the Church is in solidarity with those who have "suffered the injustice and violence of abuse." "Violence suffered cannot be erased," he said.
First major sanction of Pope Leo XIV since his election: an Italian deacon has been dismissed for sexual abuse Pope Leo XIV has excluded an Italian deacon and professor from any clerical function

An Italian deacon and catechism teacher convicted of sexually abusing five minors between 2018 and 2023 has been expelled by Pope Leo XIV. This is the first such sanction imposed by the new pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV Imposes Impeachment on Italian Deacon Convicted of Sexual Abuse Sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual abuse of minors, Italian deacon Alessandro Frateschi has been reduced to the lay state by Pope Leo XIV. This is the first such sanction made public during his pontificate. Published on 09/17/2025 at 11:54 AM Zen Reading Pope Leo XIV has impeached an Italian deacon convicted of sexual abuse. - CATHOLICPRESSPHOTO Italian deacon a…
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