Pope Leo XIV's Argentina visit brings renewed scrutiny of clergy abuse scandals
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina comes amid allegations of sexual abuse and other crimes involving Catholic clergy and lay members, with survivors demanding stronger action from the Vatican against those accused or convicted.
- Victims have expressed frustration over the Vatican’s silence on church proceedings involving priests convicted in criminal courts.
- They are demanding that the clergy be defrocked, the Catholic Church’s most severe disciplinary punishment.
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- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina comes amid allegations of sexual abuse and other crimes involving Catholic clergy and lay members, with survivors demanding stronger action from the Vatican against those accused or convicted.
- Victims have expressed frustration over the Vatican’s silence on church proceedings involving priests convicted in criminal courts.
- They are demanding that the clergy be defrocked, the Catholic Church’s most severe disciplinary punishment.
Sources: ABC News