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Pape en France : les abus, la « plaie ouverte » qui s’invite dans la visite de Léon XIV
Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of abuse during his visit to France from September 25 to 28, 2026. According to La Croix, the pope plans to hold these meetings in Lourdes, following a similar pattern of engagement during his previous trip to Spain.
Victim advocacy groups are looking for the pope to speak clearly on the issue, which they say affects the credibility of the Church.
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- ReportingPope in France : abuses, the "open wound" that invites itself into the visit of Leo XIV
La Croix · Mikael Corre, envoyé spécial permanent à Rome
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