Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

Pope Leo XIV, on his four-day trip to France, plans to meet privately with seven survivors of abuse by priests and Catholic personnel during his visit. This meeting, scheduled for Sunday in Lourdes, a significant pilgrimage site, has drawn attention from critics who argue the Catholic Church has not adequately addressed the issue. The meeting's purpose and the seven survivors' selection have sparked debate among advocates, who argue that the victims were not chosen by the victims themselves but by the church's hierarchy.