Catholic Survivors Demand Pope Not Cover Up Child Sex Crimes

Survivors' Demands for the Next Pope

• 🎯 Survivors of childhood sexual abuse, represented by SNAP, have simple yet crucial expectations for Pope Francis' successor.
• 💡 Their primary demand is for a pope who has not covered up child sex crimes, a pattern observed with previous pontiffs.

Historical Cases of Cover-Ups

• 🔍 The transcript details instances where Popes John Paul I and Benedict XVI allegedly covered up abuse cases in Poland and Munich, respectively.
• 🇦🇷 Pope Francis is also implicated in covering up severe abuse cases in Argentina, including those at a deaf school and involving Father De Grossi.
• ⚠️ These historical actions highlight a systemic issue within the church hierarchy where cover-ups of sex crimes have been tolerated.

Conclave Watch Initiative

• 🚀 SNAP has launched Conclave Watch (conclavewatch.org) to vet candidates for the papacy based on their records regarding sex abuse handling.
• 📢 The initiative aims to bring this critical issue into the public conversation and inform cardinals about the candidates' past actions.
• 📄 New information and documents are being released regarding cardinals who have allegedly covered up abuse or denied their involvement.

Key Reforms Sought

• ✅ The second major demand is for the universal zero tolerance law to be fully embraced and codified into church law.
• 🔒 This law would ensure that any cleric determined to have raped or sexually assaulted a child is permanently removed from the priesthood and barred from contact with children and families.