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Pope Leo XIV meets abuse victims in Peru, says Church must make 'amends'

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Briefings

Pope Leo XIV visited Peru to meet with six survivors of clerical abuse, including those connected to the disbanded Sodalitium Christianae Vitae group. During the visit, he urged the Catholic Church to make formal amends to survivors and strengthen protections against abuse, noting his previous service as a missionary and bishop in the region for nearly two decades.

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV met six survivors of clerical abuse in Peru, including individuals linked to the disbanded Sodalitium Christianae Vitae group.
• The pontiff urged the Catholic Church to make amends to survivors and strengthen protections against abuse during his visit.

Context

The article reports on Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Peru, where he personally met with abuse survivors. This visit occurred after he returned to the country where he served as a missionary and bishop for nearly two decades. The Church is urged to make amends to survivors and strengthen protections against abuse.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the six victims met in Peru on Thursday, including those linked to Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. No specific dates for the abuse incidents are provided, and the Church's specific response timeline beyond the papal appeal remains unconfirmed.

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