Pope Leo calls for abuse 'scourge' to be rooted out during Lourdes visit
The pope addressed bishops and led a service attended by thousands of worshippers during his trip to the French pilgrimage site.
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Pope Leo called for the "scourge" of abuse within the Catholic Church to be rooted out during a visit to Lourdes, France, according to the BBC.
The pope addressed bishops during the visit before leading a service that drew thousands of worshippers to the well-known pilgrimage site.
Lourdes has long been a significant destination for Catholic pilgrims, and the pope's visit and remarks come amid continued scrutiny of the Church's handling of past abuse cases involving clergy.
Details of any specific new measures the Church intends to take in response to the pope's comments were not outlined in the report. His remarks add to a broader, ongoing conversation within the Church about accountability for abuse.
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- Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes — BBC News — World
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