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Pope Leo to meet with French abuse survivors

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

PARIS -- 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.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Pope Leo XIV plans to meet with seven survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to France

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Pope Leo to meet with French abuse survivors (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    PARIS -- 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.

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