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Pope Leo is outlining in no uncertain terms what he expects from leaders within the Catholic Church
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While speaking to about 400 bishops and cardinals from 38 countries on Wednesday
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he issued a clear mandate when it comes to sex abuse, saying bishops must be firm and decisive in dealing with situations that can cause scandal
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and with every case of abuse, especially involving minors. The gathering at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican was part of this week's special Holy Year celebrations for clergy
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This marked the second time in a matter of days Pope Leo commented on sex abuse scandals within the church
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On Friday, he told a Peruvian journalist there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse
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including sexual and spiritual abuses, as well as abuses of authority and power
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He also called for transparent processes to create a culture of prevention within the Catholic Church
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The pontiff also doubled down Wednesday on the church's mandate that priests must remain celibate
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He said celibacy is an important way to, quote, present to all the authentic image of the church, holy and chaste in her members as in her head
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