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Pope Leo urges Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors
The pope said the Church must face abuse scandals and strengthen safeguarding as he prepares to meet seven French survivors.
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV met with the French Episcopal Conference in Lourdes, France, asserting the Church possesses a "prophetic authority" and that its voice has "every right to be heard in the public square."
- Acknowledging the "painful scourge of abuse of minors committed by members of the clergy," the Pope commended French bishops for taking "courageous measures" to confront scandals while urging continued vigilance.
- Following these discussions, the Pope is scheduled to meet seven survivors of clergy abuse later on Sunday, as Local Church leaders work to repair standing after a 2021 report detailed 330,000 historical abuse cases.
- On Friday, the Pope reiterated Catholic opposition to assisted dying initiatives, arguing that welcoming sick pilgrims at Lourdes stands opposed to "current trends that seek to redefine the value of human life."
- Urging French Catholics to "reclaim their heritage of faith," Pope Leo emphasized that the Church's voice is needed to promote renewal and hope in society amid polarization and declining fraternity.
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