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Pope Leo XIV Meets Abuse Survivors, Promises Dialogue

10/21/2025

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On October 20, 2025, at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV met clergy abuse survivors, signaling a shift toward dialogue about a universal zero-tolerance policy and departing from past popes who avoided activist groups.
The meeting included four victims and two advocates from Ending Clergy Abuse.
Survivors emphasized being heard, saying, "I left the meeting with hope."
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the challenges ahead in addressing the abuse scandals.

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Story summary

On October 20, 2025, at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV met clergy abuse survivors, signaling a shift toward dialogue about a universal zero-tolerance policy and departing from past popes who avoided activist groups.
The meeting included four victims and two advocates from Ending Clergy Abuse.
Survivors emphasized being heard, saying, "I left the meeting with hope."
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the challenges ahead in addressing the abuse scandals.