Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response
Summary
Pope Leo XIV met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid to hear their stories and suggestions on how the Catholic Church can improve its handling of abuse cases. The pope promised to use their advice to help make the Church a safer and more supportive place.Key Facts
- The meeting took place in Madrid at the Vatican embassy and lasted about an hour.
- Six survivors of clergy sexual abuse spoke directly to Pope Leo XIV.
- The pope listened carefully and assured them of his and the Church's support.
- Spain’s Catholic Church has only recently started addressing its history of abuse and cover-up.
- This was Pope Leo XIV’s first known meeting with abuse survivors during a foreign trip.
- The pope has emphasized listening to victims while also protecting the rights of accused priests.
- Some survivor groups who were not included in the meeting protested outside the Vatican embassy.
- Pope Leo XIV’s recent writings call for “just reparation” for various forms of abuse, not only sexual abuse.
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