77 Peruvian priests accused of abuse days before Pope's visit

Bishop Accountability, a U.S.-based watchdog, has released allegations of sexual abuse of minors against 77 Peruvian priests spanning decades, timed just before Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru. The accusations pressure the Church to act, but the claims are unverified and the timing suggests advocacy. This could affect the Pope's visit and Church credibility in Peru.

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