Pope León XIV urges French bishops to persist in anti-clerical-abuse fight

Pope León XIV, in a homily at Lourdes, called on French bishops to continue combating the 'scourge' of sexual abuse, framing it as a moral imperative. The remarks reinforce the Vatican's ongoing institutional response to abuse scandals, though no new policy or action was announced. The inclusion of a message on care for the elderly and sick suggests a broader pastoral emphasis.