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Pope Leo Urges Bishops: Confront Abuse, Embrace Transparency

9/12/2025

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Pope Leo urged new bishops to address sexual abuse by priests transparently, avoiding concealment of misconduct allegations.
His directive responds to ongoing scandals affecting the Church's reputation.
During a meeting with 200 bishops, he stressed the importance of mercy and justice for victims and the accused.
Leo, elected in May, builds on Pope Francis's focus on sexual abuse.
He called for a welcoming Church that engages with modern societal issues and criticized outdated seminary training methods.

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Pope Leo urged new bishops to address sexual abuse by priests transparently, avoiding concealment of misconduct allegations.
His directive responds to ongoing scandals affecting the Church's reputation.
During a meeting with 200 bishops, he stressed the importance of mercy and justice for victims and the accused.
Leo, elected in May, builds on Pope Francis's focus on sexual abuse.
He called for a welcoming Church that engages with modern societal issues and criticized outdated seminary training methods.