Church confronts shock of abuse crisis
Summary
Pope Leo XIV visited France for the first time in nearly 20 years, drawing large crowds in Paris and continuing his trip to Lourdes. During the visit, he planned a private meeting with survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is on a four-day official visit to France.
- This is the first papal visit to France in almost 20 years.
- Hundreds of thousands of people attended Mass in Paris during his visit.
- The pope is visiting Lourdes, a well-known pilgrimage site in southwestern France.
- He will meet privately with survivors of sexual abuse by clergy.
- The visit addresses issues related to religion and the Catholic Church’s abuse crisis.
- The pope has also spoken about protecting migrants and the growth of Catholic baptisms among young people in France.
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