Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that monks should be celibate and insisted that bishops take “agency and decisive” motion to cope with intercourse abusers, as he gave marching orders to the world’s Catholic hierarchs.

Leo met in St. Peter’s Basilica with about 400 bishops and cardinals from 38 international locations attending this week’s particular Holy 12 months celebrations for clergy.

A day after he gave an uplifting message of encouragement to younger seminarians, Leo provided a extra complete define of what bishops should do to guide their flocks.

Pope Leo XIV affirmed that monks should be celibate and insisted that bishops take “agency and decisive” motion to cope with intercourse abusers. ABACA/Shutterstock

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