Pope Leo XIV calls on French bishops to exercise "maximum vigilance" in the face of the scourge of sexual abuse

Pope Leo XIV has called on French bishops to maintain "maximum vigilance" regarding the scourge of sexual abuse against minors within the Church. The demand was made during a meeting held in Lourdes as part of the Pope's official visit to France.

The papal directive addresses the ongoing crisis of clerical abuse, emphasizing the need for strict oversight and preventive measures by church leadership in France.