Mary Dispenza, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse. Mary's voice is representative of hundreds, if not thousands, who have suffered unspoken horrors under the cloak of the church's secrecy. Her plea is for justice and an end to impunity within our religion. 

Under the next Papacy, we want to ensure that Mary's struggle and those of others do not go in vain. Our ask is simple and non-negotiable: a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse and mandatory justice action in these cases. In the 21st century, it is concerning that we still fight for such a basic demand within our faith's most sacred spaces.

According to a comprehensive 2020 report by CNN, the Roman Catholic Church has continuously faced serious allegations and legitimate litigation involving thousands of priests accused of child abuse over the decades. It's crucial that the Vatican institute strict measures for both reparation and prevention.

We must not ignore this situation any longer. The new Pope must be committed to ending this cycle of abuse and make an unquestionable stand for justice. It's time for the Vatican to recognize, respond, and resolve the intolerable reality of clergy abuse. We, the faithful, demand change. Sign this petition and lend your voice to our call for justice and zero tolerance for abuse in the church.