Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina, a country grappling with the Catholic Church's history of sex abuse and cover-up. The Pope spent about an hour individually meeting with five victims and then as a group, discussing their painful experiences and potential paths to healing.
Although some victims demanded stronger action from the Vatican against accused or convicted clergy, the Pope assured them of his support and commitment to protection and support within the church.
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