Allegations of mishandling child sex abuse claims by Pope Leo XIV

Key Points

• Accused of covering up for priests who sexually abused children
• Various allegations of child sex abuse against Catholic priests in Peru and the US
• Instances of priests engaging in inappropriate behavior with minors

Pros

• Urged victims to come forward and emphasized the need for transparency in the Church

Cons

• Failed to properly investigate multiple claims made against Catholic priests in Peru and the US
• Accused of giving refuge to an accused paedophile in a monastery without informing a nearby school in Chicago

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