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\n Pope Leo XIV meets with bishops on Sept. 11, 2025, at the Vatican. \/ Credit: Vatican Media<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

ACI Prensa Staff, Sep 12, 2025 \/ 16:04 pm (CNA).<\/p>\n

In a meeting with bishops appointed in the last year, Pope Leo XIV exhorted them to address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: \u201cThey can\u2019t be put away in a drawer.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the end of his Sept. 11 morning electr\u00f3nico<\/a> to the prelates participating in the formation course organized by the Holy See, the Holy Father engaged them in a fraternal dialogue, giving them the opportunity to convey their concerns and worries.<\/p>\n

The pontiff offered an overview of the challenges and issues bishops face at the beginning of a new ministry, such as fear, a sense of unworthiness, and the different expectations each had for their lives before being called.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be frightened by the first difficulty<\/h2>\n

As the Vatican noted in a statement released Sept. 12, the Holy Father also offered the bishops some valuable advice: \u201cRemain close to the Lord, set aside time for prayer, and continue to live out unconditional trust in the Holy Spirit, the origin of one\u2019s vocation.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also exhorted them to be persevering disciples \u201cwho do not allow themselves to be frightened by the first difficulty; pastors close to the people and to priests, merciful and firm, even when it is a matter of making a judgment; capable of listening and dialogue, not just preaching sermons.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pope Leo XIV also emphasized the value of the pastoral and human experience acquired in a local Church, which must be developed in a new ministry that puts bishops in touch with the universality of the Church.<\/p>\n

The pope emphasized to the new bishops the value of witness and the ability to stay in touch with the world as they respond to questions that people are asking today about the meaning of life and evil in the world. \u201cThe answers learned 25 years ago in the seminary are not enough,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n

Regarding synodality, the Holy Father \u2014 who headed the Dicastery for Bishops \u2014 explained that it is not a pastoral method but rather \u201ca style of Church, of listening and of common search for the mission to which we are called.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBe builders of bridges,\u201d he said. He also asked them to value the role of the laity, integrating it into the life of the Church and to an \u201cunarmed and disarming\u201d peace because \u201cpeace is a challenge for all!\u201d<\/p>\n

Misdeeds cannot be \u2018put away in a drawer\u2019<\/h2>\n

Before answering questions, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the bishops to promptly address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: \u201cThey cannot be put away in a drawer; they must be addressed with a sense of mercy and true justice toward the victims and the accused.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pontiff thanked the new bishops for accepting the ministry: \u201cI pray for you; the Church appreciates your \u2018yes\u2019; you are not alone; together we bear the burden and together we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prudence on social media<\/h2>\n

In response to questions posed by the bishops, the Holy Father spoke of the need to be prudent in the use of social media, where the risk is that \u201ceveryone feels authorized to say whatever he wants, even things that are false.\u201d He added: \u201cThere are times when getting to the truth is painful, but necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n

He encouraged the bishops to use communications professionals who are trained in the field, offering three specific pieces of advice: \u201cKeep calm, use sound judgment, and seek the help of a professional.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking of the challenges of every new ministry, Pope Leo XIV urged the new bishops to trust in God\u2019s grace, to recognize their own gifts and limitations, and to rely on the help of others, including the valuable experience of a good bishop emeritus who can accompany or advise. He also warned against the temptation to form an inner circle and become isolated within it.<\/p>\n

Formation in seminaries<\/h2>\n

The pontiff reiterated the need to build bridges and seek dialogue, even where Christians are a minority, with genuine respect for people of other religious traditions, especially through the witness of Christian love and mercy.<\/p>\n

The Holy Father also addressed formation in seminaries, particularly the responsibility of initial formation, urging the bishops to be welcoming, to receive vocations, and to accompany each person in the discovery of other dimensions of the Gospel and of Christian and missionary life.<\/p>\n

Speaking about mission, Pope Leo suggested that the bishops rely on those authentic, missionary laypeople present in eccesial movements who can be a source of hope for the local Church.<\/p>\n

In response to questions about the serious consequences of environmental crises, the pope recalled the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis\u2019 encyclical Laudato Si\u2019<\/em><\/a> and encouraged promoting this theme in pastoral care. He added that in this area, \u201cthe Church will be present,\u201d without mixing in other issues contrary to Christian anthropology.<\/p>\n

Young people\u2019s thirst for spiritual life<\/h2>\n

According to the Vatican, the meeting also addressed the relationships between the various organizations in the universal and local Church, the process of appointing bishops, the need to confront together the many current crises in the world, and the value of the bishops\u2019 presence to those who suffer.<\/p>\n

The new bishops also had the opportunity to speak with the Holy Father about young people, particularly in Europe after the recent jubilee for them, and about their questions about communion and prayer, and their thirst for spiritual life, which they have not been able to quench either in the virtual world or \u201cin the typical experiences at our parishes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Esta historia <\/em>fue publicada originalmente<\/em><\/a> por ACI Prensa, socio de noticias en espa\u00f1ol de CNA. Ha sido traducida y adaptada por CNA.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.catholicnewsagency.com\/news\/266537\/pope-leo-xiv-inappropriate-behavior-of-the-clergy-cannot-be-kept-in-a-drawer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

El Papa Le\u00f3n XIV se re\u00fane con obispos el 11 de septiembre de 2025 en el Vaticano. \/ Cr\u00e9dito: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, 12 de septiembre de 2025 \/ 16:04 pm (CNA). En una reuni\u00f3n con los obispos nombrados en el \u00faltimo a\u00f1o, el Papa Le\u00f3n XIV los exhort\u00f3 a abordar los problemas relacionados con el comportamiento inapropiado por parte del clero: [\u2026]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":63540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[100],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-63541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christian-news"],"mb":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CNA_LOGOredblk-110.png?fit=2692%2C752&quality=69&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":72059,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/es\/learn\/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-bishop-ramon-bejarano-to-lead-monterey-diocese\/","url_meta":{"origin":63541,"position":0},"title":"Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ram\u00f3n Bejarano to lead Monterey Diocese","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"enero 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"San Diego Auxiliary Bishop Ram\u00f3n Bejarano celebrates Mass at St. Augustine\u2019s School on Dec. 5, 2021, to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe. \/ Credit: John Gastaldo\/Catholic Diocese of San Diego Vatican City, Dec 17, 2025 \/ 10:18 am (CNA). 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