Pope Leo meets abuse victims in Argentina

Pope Leo's meeting

Pope Leo met five victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Buenos Aires during his South American trip.

“the pope spoke individually with each of them, listening to their words, their painful personal stories, and their proposals for strengthening paths of healing within the church”

Meeting details

The meeting lasted more than an hour with Leo reaffirming his commitment to strengthen Church safeguarding efforts.

Pope's commitment

Leo expressed closeness to victims and desire to strengthen paths of protection, goodness, welcome, and support within the Church.

“to them, and through them to the other victims whom it was not possible to meet, the pope expressed his closeness and his desire to strengthen paths of protection, goodness, welcome, and support within the church”