Promises Without Proof: Why the New Pope’s Abuse Pledge Doesn’t Hold Water
September 19, 2025
In his first weeks as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has promised a firm line on clergy sexual abuse, telling newly appointed bishops not to hide allegations and vowing compassion for victims. The tone is different, the words are strong, but the system he inherits, and so far endorses, still falls short of the fixes United […]
