WorldPope Leo XIV to Meet Clerical Sex Abuse Victims in France
Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with seven victims of clerical sex abuse on September 27, 2026, during his four-day visit to France. This follows a large open-air mass and prayers at Lourdes. The visit marks the first official papal trip to France in nearly 20 years. A 2021 inquiry revealed about 330,000 minors were abused by clergy or lay Church members over 70 years in France.
Hindu World·3h ago·Lourdes


