“The prevention of abuse is not an optional task”: Pope Leo XIV’s views on the protection of minors in the Church

Mar 16, 2026 16:33

ZENIT Staff

the Holy Father received the members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors Photo: Vatican Media

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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