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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Celibacy, Zero Tolerance on Abuse

6/27/2025

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Pope Leo XIV passionately addressed 400 bishops at St. Peter's Basilica, calling for a renewed commitment to celibacy and a strong stance against sexual abuse. He urged them to embody simplicity and fatherly guidance, striving to reshape the Church's image and reinforce a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, marking a pivotal moment in his leadership.

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Pope Leo XIV passionately addressed 400 bishops at St. Peter's Basilica, calling for a renewed commitment to celibacy and a strong stance against sexual abuse. He urged them to embody simplicity and fatherly guidance, striving to reshape the Church's image and reinforce a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, marking a pivotal moment in his leadership.