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Pope tells new bishops they must address abuse claims promptly

Pope tells new bishops they must address abuse claims promptly

Friday, September 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behavior by priests. The post Pope tells new bishops they must address abuse claims promptly first appeared on OSV News.

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