Vatican Journey to France
Abuse victims in Lourdes: ‘Pope listened deeply, was pained by our stories’
Seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse met with Pope Leo XIV for two hours in Lourdes. Following the meeting, the survivors told the press that the Pope listened deeply and showed pain while hearing their stories.
The group described the Pope as empathetic and concerned for those who have suffered from abuse.
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- Official sourceAbuse victims in Lourdes: ‘Pope listened deeply, was pained by our stories’
Diocese of Hallam
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