Overview

• The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has released whistleblower documents alleging Pope Leo XIV mishandled clergy abuse cases during his leadership in Chicago, Peru, and at the Vatican.
• SNAP claims Prevost allowed a priest accused of molesting children to live near a school in Chicago and failed to initiate investigations into allegations in Peru during his tenure as bishop.
• The group is calling for a global zero-tolerance canon law to criminalize covering up child sexual abuse and for greater transparency and reparations for survivors.
• Church representatives, including Rev. Anthony Pizzo, defend Pope Leo XIV’s record, stating he adhered to existing child protection protocols and acted within church policies.
• The Vatican has not issued a formal response to the allegations, while SNAP emphasizes the need for systemic reforms under the new papacy.