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Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands 'firm' action on sex abuse

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Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands 'firm' action on sex abuse.

Bishops must live in poverty and simplicity, act as a father figure and brother to his priests, he says.

Leo met in St. Peter’s Basilica with about 400 bishops and cardinals from 38 countries.