Pope Francis orders new bishops to 'just say no to abuse'

Facing allegations he covered up child sexual abuse, Francis warns bishops against ‘conducting personal battles’

Pope Francis has ordered newly ordained bishops to “just say no to abuse – of power, conscience or any type” as he faces allegations that he covered up child sexual abuse.

The pontiff told the 75 bishops, hailing from 34 countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania, not to work “as lone actors outside the chorus” when he addressed them at the Vatican on Saturday.

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