Pope Leo says abuse 'scourge' must be rooted out during Lourdes visit
Pope Leo addressed bishops and led a service for thousands of worshippers in France, calling for abuse within the Church to be eliminated.
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Pope Leo said the "scourge" of abuse must be rooted out, speaking to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers during a visit to Lourdes, France, according to the BBC.
The pope's remarks came as part of a broader address to Church leaders during the visit, which drew a large gathering of worshippers to the French pilgrimage site.
Address to bishops
While the specific measures discussed were not detailed in the initial report, the pope's comments reflect ongoing efforts within the Catholic Church to address abuse allegations and their handling within Church institutions.
Lourdes is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world, drawing large numbers of visitors each year, and the pope's visit was met with a large turnout of worshippers.
Further details on the pope's broader itinerary during the visit were not included in the initial report.
Sources
- 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit — BBC News — World
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