Naturalistic Reductionism Masquerading as Pastoral Concern
The Catholic News Agency portal reports (November 7, 2025) on a video message from antipope Robert Prevost (“Leo XIV”) to Italy’s National Conference on Addictions, where he identifies compulsive gambling, pornography, and internet abuse as consequences of excessive digital use. The article quotes him framing these behaviors as symptoms of “mental or inner distress” and “social decline in positive values,” particularly among youth. He calls for “spiritual and moral values” to be instilled through educational institutions and community prevention efforts, urging society to perceive a “cry for help” from young people.








