US EditionPope Leo XIV Asks Italian Church To Develop 'Culture Of Abuse Prevention'
Pope Leo XIV highlighted over 1,100 accused priests and nearly 4,400 victims in Italy, urging the Church to prioritize prevention and support for survivors.
- On Nov 20, Pope Leo XIV urged the Italian Church to develop a 'culture of prevention' with special focus on minors and vulnerable adults.
- In October, Pope Leo XIV met survivors of sexual abuse after taking office in May, while US-based Ending Clergy Abuse urged a global `zero tolerance` rule amid noted resistance.
- Survivors' groups including Rete L'Abuso said they were disappointed the pontiff did not demand stronger action from the Italian Bishops' Conference, while founder Francesco Zanardi criticised transferred priests and warned `Everything works as it did 30 years ago in Italy`.
- The Italian Catholic Church has not initiated a national investigation, while the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors criticized the `substantial cultural resistance` to reform.
- With most cases unreported, Rete L'Abuso estimated 1,106 accused priests and 4,399 victims since 2000, adding pressure for institutional change.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi, where he advocated for the development of a "culture of prevention of abuse" in the Italian Church at a meeting of the Italian Bishops' Conference.
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