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Leo XIV meets 7 abuse victims in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV will meet with seven victims of sexual violence in Lourdes, France, on September 27. The group includes members of victim collectives and individuals harmed by Abbé Pierre, Bétharram, and Father Preynat.
In a statement released Wednesday, the seven victims addressed criticisms regarding the upcoming meeting. They stated that engaging in dialogue does not mean they approve of past actions or that being received by the Pope means they are dropping their demands.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- ReportingLeo XIV in France: 'Dialogue does not mean condoning', say the seven victims of sexual violence who will meet the Pope
La Croix · La Croix (avec AFP)
- Reporting@Revista_VNVictims of abuse who will meet with Pope Francis in France speak openly
Vida Nueva · Elena Magariños
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 16, 3:20 AM La Croix Français Léon XIV en France : « Dialoguer ne signifie pas cautionner », affirment les sept victimes de violences sexuelles qui rencontreront le pape
- Sep 17, 9:11 AM Vida Nueva Español Las víctimas de abusos que se reunirán con León XIV en Francia hablan abiertamente
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