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Clerical sexual misconduct

Why Prevost's papal prospects prompt pushback

As high-profile cardinals urge votes for Prevost, some abuse advocates raise concern

JD Flynn
May 05, 2025
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As the Church’s College of Cardinals prepare to enter the papal conclave Wednesday, American Cardinal Robert Prevost is reportedly among the prelates most-discussed for election to the papal office.

Cardinal Robert Prevost with Pope Francis in 2013. Credit: Vatican Media.

While Prevost reportedly has high-profile advocates among the cardinals, the prospec…

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