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Pope Leo XIV Faces Criticism Over Abuse Management

5/12/2025

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Pope Leo XIV, once Cardinal Robert Prevost, is under fire from survivor advocacy groups for his previous management of clergy sexual abuse cases. Critics are urging him to adopt a strict zero-tolerance policy. While his election raised hopes for social justice reforms, doubts remain about his dedication to transparency and accountability in confronting abuse within the Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo XIV, once Cardinal Robert Prevost, is under fire from survivor advocacy groups for his previous management of clergy sexual abuse cases. Critics are urging him to adopt a strict zero-tolerance policy. While his election raised hopes for social justice reforms, doubts remain about his dedication to transparency and accountability in confronting abuse within the Catholic Church.