Pope Leo XIV Calls for Zero Abuse Tolerance

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Pope Leo XIV spoke about abuse in the Church. He wants no abuse of any kind to be allowed. He wants clear ways to stop abuse in the Church.

Leo talked about abuse in a written message. He wrote to a journalist from Peru. The journalist wrote about abuse in a group called Sodalitium.

Leo said the Church must stop all abuse. This includes power, authority, and sexual abuse. He said to listen to people who were hurt and be honest.

Leo knows about the Sodalitium scandal. He lived in Peru for many years. He helped to take apart the group after he went to the Vatican.

Now, Leo must finish taking apart the Sodalitium. He also praised the work of journalists. He said journalists help to keep powerful people honest.

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What did Pope Leo XIV talk about?

He talked about abuse in the Church.

Who did Leo write to about abuse?

He wrote to a journalist from Peru.

What does Leo want to do about the Sodalitium?

He wants to finish taking apart the Sodalitium.

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