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Pope says abuse 'scourge' must be rooted out in Lourdes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 28, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Pope Leo told bishops that the “scourge” of abuse must be rooted out as he visited Lourdes. He then led a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
WHO: Pope Leo
WHAT: Pope Leo urged bishops to root out the “scourge” of abuse and led a service in Lourdes attended by thousands.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026
WHERE: Lourdes, France
WHY: He made the remarks while visiting Lourdes and leading a service, calling for abuse to be rooted out.
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