Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action
Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel. The outcome will be closely watched by critics who say the church hasn't done enough to confront the problem.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV will visit France for four days starting Friday.
- He will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and Catholic personnel.
- Critics are closely observing the outcome, demanding more action from the church.
- The church is under scrutiny for its response to sexual abuse allegations.