Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel. The outcome will be closely watched by critics who say the church has not done enough to confront the problem.

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”