Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned the "plague" of sexual abuse within the clergy during a meeting with Spanish bishops. The pontiff emphasized that these abuses represent an "open wound" for the Church and announced plans to meet with victims. He called for "reparation" for those affected by the abuse.

El pontífice se reunirá con víctimas de abusos sexuales del clero tras decir el sábado que “los abusos son una llaga todavía abierta” para la Iglesia