Event Brief
Pope decries sexual abuse 'scourge' in France visit
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV told high-ranking French bishops that they had taken “courageous” steps when facing “the painful scourge of abuse of minors.” He said this before a scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: The pope condemned sexual abuse of minors as a “painful scourge” and praised French bishops’ “courageous” steps, ahead of a meeting with survivors.
WHEN: Sep 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Lourdes, France
WHY: The remarks were made ahead of his scheduled meeting with survivors at the Catholic shrine of Lourdes.
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