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Pope Leo has pledged concrete action against clergy abuse after meeting French survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy. The pledge is being reported worldwide by Reuters and other outlets. The meeting puts fresh attention on the Vatican's handling of abuse cases and on how the new pope will respond to mounting pressure from victims' groups seeking accountability and reform.
- 2Pope Leo meets abuse victims during Lourdes visit●Pope Leo meets victims of church sexual abuse on Lourdes visit
Pope Leo met with victims of church sexual abuse during a visit to Lourdes, France, one of Catholicism's most important pilgrimage sites. The meeting is a significant gesture as the Vatican continues to face scrutiny over its handling of clergy abuse scandals, and it is likely to draw attention from both supporters and critics of the Church's reform efforts.