Pope meets five clerical abuse victims in Argentina
Pontiff met with five victims of clerical abuse in Argentina during short stay i Buenos Aires; Leo vows to strengthen protection measures within the Catholic Church. Leer más
Pope Leo XIV met with five clerical abuse victims in Argentina on Monday, the Vatican announced. The Pope engaged in individual conversations with each survivor, hearing their experiences and seeking their input on improving Church policies. This meeting occurred during Leo's tour of South America, as the Church faced mounting criticism over its handling of abuse cases.
Survivors accused the Church of failing to uphold its commitment to zero tolerance for abuse. The Pope expressed his compassion and dedication to strengthening protection measures within the Church for all victims. He conveyed his commitment to enhancing protection, well-being, welcome, and support for abuse survivors. On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV will visit Córdoba province, where a prosecutor's office is investigating allegations of sexual abuse by priest Alejandro Nicola in 2025 at a Catholic school nursery.
The local Church has initiated a preliminary investigation into the allegations. Despite the accusations, Nicola was seen celebrating Mass at Córdoba Cathedral in July. In September, a former nun was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the Antonio Próvolo Institute case, which involved the sexual abuse of dozens of children at a Catholic boarding school in Mendoza over several decades.
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