As cardinals gather to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, survivors' groups are making urgent pleas for the next pontiff to take stern measures against sexual abuse within the church. They emphasize the need for a zero-tolerance policy towards offenders and those who have concealed their actions.
**Survivors Urge Next Pope for Strong Action Against Clerical Abuse**
**Survivors Urge Next Pope for Strong Action Against Clerical Abuse**
Survivors of clergy abuse call for a decisive approach from the new pontiff ahead of the papal conclave.
In a poignant appeal made just before the papal conclave, representatives from the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) gathered in Rome to advocate for a transformative approach to end clerical abuse. Highlighting the need for accountability, Peter Isely, a member of SNAP, underscored the importance of church leaders acknowledging their failures in handling abuse allegations.
In preparation for the conclave, discussions among the cardinal electors have included the pressing issue of clergy sexual abuse, which remains a significant concern for the church. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni commented on the matter, viewing it as a crucial issue that requires continued attention to foster awareness and identify effective solutions.
SNAP has also taken proactive steps to hold church leaders accountable by creating a website that tracks the records of cardinals concerning credible allegations of abuse. This initiative reveals that nearly all high-ranking figures within the church have some degree of responsibility for mishandling such cases.
Additionally, SNAP has proposed a strategic outline for the new pope's initial 100 days in office, aimed at implementing actionable solutions to combat the ongoing crisis of clerical abuse. As the conclave looms, these survivors remain hopeful for a commitment from the next pope to foster healing and enshrine safety within the church's practices.
In preparation for the conclave, discussions among the cardinal electors have included the pressing issue of clergy sexual abuse, which remains a significant concern for the church. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni commented on the matter, viewing it as a crucial issue that requires continued attention to foster awareness and identify effective solutions.
SNAP has also taken proactive steps to hold church leaders accountable by creating a website that tracks the records of cardinals concerning credible allegations of abuse. This initiative reveals that nearly all high-ranking figures within the church have some degree of responsibility for mishandling such cases.
Additionally, SNAP has proposed a strategic outline for the new pope's initial 100 days in office, aimed at implementing actionable solutions to combat the ongoing crisis of clerical abuse. As the conclave looms, these survivors remain hopeful for a commitment from the next pope to foster healing and enshrine safety within the church's practices.
