
Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands ‘firm’ action on sex abuse
Firm Action Sex Abuse Title: Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands ‘firm’ action on sex abuse Author: Nicole Winfield Publisher: Associated Press (AP) Date: 25JUN2025 ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as