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Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed protection of minors, linking it to human dignity, as the Vatican expelled a deacon for sexual abuse.
Pope Leo XIV reiterated his deep commitment to protecting minors, emphasizing that human dignity—gifted by God—is inherent in every person, even in suffering.
In a message to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, he stressed that true freedom comes through service, not domination, and called for religious communities to be places of welcome, mercy, and justice.
He highlighted the importance of listening, accountability, and healing, stating that harming a minor wounds the image of God.
His remarks coincided with the Vatican’s expulsion of Italian deacon Alessandro Frateschi for sexual offenses against minors.
El papa León XIV reafirmó la protección de los menores de edad, vinculándola a la dignidad humana, cuando el Vaticano expulsó a un diácono por abuso sexual.