Overview

• Pope Leo’s June 20 message urged a churchwide culture that allows no abuse of power, conscience, spirituality or sexuality.
• He praised Paola Ugaz and fellow reporters for exposing misconduct within the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and held journalism up as crucial to accountability.
• The pontiff said authentic prevention relies on active vigilance, transparent processes and sincere listening to survivors.
• He defined free and ethical journalism as an inalienable public good that fortifies democracy and ensures no one suffers in silence.
• Drawing on two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru, Leo reaffirmed his commitment to dismantle abusive networks and enforce zero-tolerance policies.