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Pope Leo confronts church abuse legacy on Lourdes visit
Original: 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.
Why now: A pope's visit to Lourdes amid ongoing scandal naturally draws global attention to the Catholic Church's unresolved abuse crisis.
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- At sacred Lourdes, Pope Leo confronts a new reminder of the church’s sins · The Washington Post
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