The abuse crisis is still roiling the Catholic Church

Pope Francis made significant strides in addressing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his papacy, but he also faced critical systemic challenges, including a lack of transparency, pressure to act under external force, and inconsistent application of legal standards. These issues have left the church grappling with growing crises across various regions as new cases surface. The next pope will inherit this challenge, tasked with navigating an expanding network of abuse allegations that continue to undermine the Church's moral standing worldwide.