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Pope Leo meets abuse survivors in Peru
Pope Leo discusses healing and safe spaces for abuse victims during Peru meeting.
In brief
Pope Leo discusses healing and safe spaces for abuse victims during Peru meeting. Pope Leo met six sexual abuse survivors in Lima to address Church's response to abuse scandals after dissolving the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in 2025. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Pope Leo meets survivors in Lima
Pope Leo met six sexual abuse survivors in Lima for more than an hour on Nov 12.
“The pope met with each person individually, listening to their stories of suffering and pain”
Church rebuilding trust after scandals
Pope Leo has met survivors during foreign visits to repair Church's standing after abuse scandals tarnished its reputation.
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae dissolved
The Vatican dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in 2025 after abuse allegations.
Survivors linked to Pope Leo
Some survivors credit Pope Leo with pushing for the Vatican to dissolve the Sodalitium.
What it means
Pope Leo met six sexual abuse survivors in Lima to address Church's response to abuse scandals after dissolving the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in 2025.
