Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit
Summary
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. During this trip, he plans to meet with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy as part of ongoing efforts to address abuse scandals in the Church.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France includes visits to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
- He will meet with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church; details of the meeting will be announced later.
- Survivors will help prepare for the meeting with the pope.
- France reported an estimated 330,000 children were sexually abused by church personnel over 70 years.
- The pope recently appointed Bishop Thibault Verny to lead the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission.
- The visit will include meetings with French bishops, interreligious gatherings, and visits to social support centers.
- Pope Leo XIV’s France trip is his fourth international visit in 2026.
- In Paris, he will meet President Emmanuel Macron and speak at UNESCO headquarters.
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