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American Pope Faces Backlash Over Abuse Response

5/10/2025

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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is under fire for his response to sexual abuse allegations from his time in Chicago and Peru. Survivors' groups are calling for a strict zero-tolerance policy within his first 100 days, while critics point to his previous inaction on priest misconduct, casting doubt on his leadership during this turbulent period.

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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is under fire for his response to sexual abuse allegations from his time in Chicago and Peru. Survivors' groups are calling for a strict zero-tolerance policy within his first 100 days, while critics point to his previous inaction on priest misconduct, casting doubt on his leadership during this turbulent period.