Pope urges Catholic Church to address sexual abuse during Lourdes visit
Most outlets reported that Pope Leo emphasized the need to combat sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his visit to Lourdes. The News International led with the term "scourge of sexual abuse" and added context about the Pope's call for greater efforts to protect people and address abuse ahead of a meeting with survivors. The Nation similarly highlighted the Pope’s call to French bishops to root out abuse and maintain vigilance, using the same phrase "scourge of sexual abuse." Both outlets framed the issue as a central focus of the Pope’s message, though The News International included a slightly broader emphasis on the Church’s ongoing efforts.
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‘Scourge’ of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope during Lourdes visit
PARIS - Pope Leo has called on French bishops to root out the “scourge” of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church, telling them to “maintain the greatest vigilance”, ahead of a meeting with abuse survivors.
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Pope Leo urges action against abuse during Lourdes visit: What to know
Pope Leo has reportedly called for an end to the scourge of sexual abuse during his visit to Lourdes urging greater efforts to protect people and address abuse within the Church ahead of a meeting with abuse survivors.The...
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