Bishop Robert Prevost is embroiled in controversy as he takes on the papacy amidst accusations of covering up sexual abuse cases from 2004 involving two priests. These allegations surfaced just before his election, with claims suggesting Prevost failed to act appropriately when approached by victims in 2022. The Vatican defended him, stating an investigation found no misconduct. Accusations also involve cases from his time in Chicago, raising issues about accountability in the Church and the handling of abuse reports at higher levels.
In April 2022, three sisters approached Bishop Prevost about childhood abuse by priests, but felt their allegations were dismissed without action, leading to claims of a cover-up.
Despite a campaign against him by ultraconservative Church sectors, investigations by the Vatican found Prevost's conduct regarding the abuse claims to be impeccable and without merit.
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