Pope Leo Says 'Scourge' of Abuse Must Be Rooted Out During Lourdes Visit
The pope addressed bishops and led a service attended by thousands of worshippers during a visit to the French pilgrimage site, the BBC reported.
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Pope Leo said the "scourge" of abuse within the Catholic Church must be rooted out, speaking to bishops during a visit to Lourdes, the French pilgrimage site, according to the BBC.
The pope also led a service attended by thousands of worshippers during the visit, the report said. The BBC's account did not include further detail on specific measures the pope called for or additional remarks made during the trip.
Lourdes is one of the Catholic Church's most significant pilgrimage destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year, and papal visits to the site typically draw significant international attention.
The Catholic Church has faced ongoing scrutiny over its handling of clergy sexual abuse cases in numerous countries, and statements from senior church leaders on the issue continue to be closely watched by victims' advocates and the broader public.
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- 'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope during Lourdes visit — BBC News — World
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