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Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sex abuse — and some complicated allegations
Abuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.
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From Chicago to Chiclayo: Pope Leo’s life in photos
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church ... Leo was appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, in the country’s northwest on Nov. 3, 2014. Francis appointed ...
Advocates question — and defend — Pope Leo XIV’s record of managing clergy sex abuse cases
How Leo confronts the lingering global crisis could be of particular interest to Catholics in the Philadelphia region.
'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own
Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, described Pope Leo as Peruvian "by choice and conviction". "The pope is Peruvian; God loves ...
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Local diocese excited about first U.S.-born pope
On Thursday, the Vatican in Rome made history when the conclave of cardinals chose U.S.-born Robert Francis Prevost to be the ...
SC Catholics welcome appointment of Pope Francis' successor, 'let us unite in prayer'
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on May 8 became first-ever pope from the U.S. The Diocese of Charleston released a statement ...