The Pope has referred to pedophilia as a "plague" and is calling for real changes to address the issue. This stance marks a difference from his predecessor, Francisco. The current Pope's position on the scandal of pedophilia in the Spanish Church has been noted, particularly after years of silence from the previous pontiff on how Spanish bishops were handling abuse cases.

Further details on the Pope's statement and its implications are available from El País, providing more insight into the Church's response to the scandal.