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

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Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel during his visit to France. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday in Lourdes.

The French Bishops’ Conference stated the group includes individuals who were abused as minors or adults in religious congregations, parishes, and Catholic schools. In a joint statement released last week, the seven survivors clarified they do not represent all survivors and are participating in their own names to express their own views. They noted that being received by the Pope does not mean they are abandoning their demands.

The meeting comes as critics argue the Church has not done enough to address the issue. This follows a 2021 report estimating that 330,000 children in France were sexually abused by clergy, church workers, and volunteers over a seventy year period. While the French Catholic Church has acknowledged its history of abuse and created an independent compensation system, some survivor groups have criticized the decision to meet with selected individuals rather than representatives from established organizations.

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