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Pope Meets Sexual Abuse Victims in Argentina
Pope León XIV meets victims of clergy sexual abuse in Argentina after years of silence.
In brief
Pope León XIV meets victims of clergy sexual abuse in Argentina after years of silence. Pope León XIV held private talks with five Argentine victims of sexual abuse by clergy, pledging support for their healing and justice. Originally reported by Perfil.
Pope meets victims
Pope León XIV held a private meeting with five victims of sexual abuse by clergy in Argentina.
“Al término, saludándose juntos, les impartió la bendición y agradeció por el encuentro y el testimonio de fe.”
Pope pledges support
The Pope promised to strengthen pathways for protection, well-being, and support for victims within the Church.
“Al término, saludándose juntos, les impartió la bendición y agradeció por el encuentro y el testimonio de fe.”
Victims demand justice
Some victims said they want only ordinary justice, not meeting with the Pope.
“Algunos de ellos dicen: 'No quiero ver al Papa, no me interesa conversar con él, lo único que quiero es justicia de la ordinaria'.”
Historic abuse case
A case involving deaf and hard of hearing children abused by priests from 2005 to 2016 led to 45 years in prison for one priest.
“El caso expuso el traslado de sacerdotes con antecedentes como el italiano Nicola Corradi”
Córdoba abuse case
Over a dozen families in Córdoba accused a priest of sexual abuse in 2025 at a kindergarten.
“Fue apartado de sus funciones parroquiales mientras avanzan la investigación judicial ordinaria”
The big picture
Pope León XIV held private talks with five Argentine victims of sexual abuse by clergy, pledging support for their healing and justice.
