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- 1Pope Leo confronts church abuse legacy on Lourdes visit●At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins
Pope Leo is visiting Lourdes, the famed French Catholic pilgrimage site, where he faces renewed attention to the church's history of abuse and scandal. The Washington Post reports the trip serves as a fresh reminder of the institution's sins at one of its most sacred shrines. The visit comes as the pope continues to grapple with the church's credibility crisis.
- 2Pope will not meet Bétharram abuse victims' collective, sparking outrage●«C’est affligeant et désespérant» : le #pape ne rencontrera pas le collectif des victimes de #Bétharram . #VisiteLeonXIV
Pope Leo XIV will not meet the collective representing victims of abuse at the Bétharram school during his visit to Lourdes, according to the announcement. The decision has drawn anger in France, with critics calling it 'distressing and desperate', as survivors had hoped the papal visit would bring recognition of the abuse scandal.
- 3Pope to pray at Lourdes, a special home of Mary●Lourdes: 'A special home of Mary where Pope will pray for our world'
Pope Francis is preparing to visit Lourdes, the famous Marian shrine in southern France, which Vatican News describes as 'a special home of Mary' where he will pray for the world. Lourdes draws millions of pilgrims each year who come to the site of reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858, seeking healing and spiritual renewal. The visit underscores the shrine's continuing importance for Catholics worldwide.