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Pope says abuse 'scourge' must be rooted out during Lourdes visit

Original: 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope during Lourdes visit

Pope Leo said during a visit to the French shrine town of Lourdes that the 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, addressing the clerical abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church. The remarks came as part of his pilgrimage to one of the world's most important Marian pilgrimage sites, and were reported widely by international media.

Why now: The Pope's strong remarks on abuse during a high-profile pilgrimage to Lourdes are drawing global attention.

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• 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope during Lourdes visit · BBC

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