Leo XIV Fails: Pedro Aguado and the Piarist Order Lay Bare the Hypocrisy of Rome. Sexual Abuse under the carpet
A renewed call—on familiar ground
In February 2026, Pope Leo XIV once again placed the protection of children at the center of his public discourse. Speaking at the Vatican in the context of the initiative “From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children,” he reiterated the need to safeguard minors, respect their dignity, and confront the structural injustices that continue to expose them to abuse, poverty, and exploitation.
The Pope’s message is clear in its moral framing: the suffering of children is not an abstract issue but a concrete injustice that demands coordinated, global action. He insists on a holistic approach —physical, psychological, and spiritual— while lamenting that, despite commitments, the situation of many children has not significantly improved.
This language is not new. It aligns with a decade of ecclesial discourse that presents child protection as a central moral priority. Yet the credibility of such statements does not depend on their formulation, but on …