Pope Leo tells Catholic bishops not to hide abuse allegations

Pope Leo to Bishops: Tackle Clerical Abuse Without Delay

Pope Leo XIV has instructed the Catholic Church’s newest bishops to confront sexual abuse by priests openly—and never hide allegations of misconduct, warning that such cases “cannot be put in a drawer.” Speaking to around 200 bishops appointed over the past year, he emphasized the need to approach accusations with both justice and mercy, ensuring fairness for victims as well as the accused.  The remarks come as the Church continues to grapple wi…

Pope tells new bishops they must address abuse claims promptly - Catholic Review

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behavior by priests. “These cannot be put in a drawer — they must be addressed with a sense of mercy and true justice toward both the victims and the accused,” the pope told the bishops Sept. 11, according to the Vatican press office. The pope had spent the entire morning with the prelates, inclu…

Pope tells bishops not to hide abuse allegations

Pope Leo XIV has told bishops they should "renew their contact with the world in order to answer...

Pope tells bishops to confront abuse cases

Pope Leo XIV told a group of newly appointed bishops that they must address cases of sexual abuse by members of the clergy promptly during a closed-doors audience on Thursday, the Vatican said on Friday. (ANSA)

Pope tells new bishops to keep faith on sex abuse

Pope Leo has instructed the Catholic Church's newest bishops to confront sexual abuse by priests and not to hide al...

Pope Leo tells Catholic bishops not to hide abuse allegations

Pope Leo has instructed the Catholic Church's newest bishops to confront sexual abuse by priests and not to hide allegations of misconduct, in a text released by the Vatican on Friday.