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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 on November 13, 2026, to meet with six survivors of clerical abuse, including those connected to the defunct Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. During the visit, the pontiff explicitly urged the Catholic Church to make amends to survivors and strengthen protections against abuse, noting his two-decade tenure in the country. The meeting occurred in Peru, a nation where the Pope served for nearly two decades prior to this visit.

Key points

• Pope Leo XIV met six victims of clerical abuse in Peru on Thursday, November 13, 2026, including individuals linked to the disbanded Sodalitium Christianae Vitae.
• The US-born pontiff urged the Catholic Church to make amends to survivors and strengthen protections against abuse as he returned to the country where he served for nearly two decades.

Context

The Pope returned to Peru, a nation where he served for nearly two decades prior to this visit, to address the ongoing issue of clerical abuse. The meeting included survivors and representatives of the defunct Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, highlighting the Church's need for accountability and protection measures.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the November 13, 2026, visit to Peru. Specific details about the six victims' identities, the exact nature of the abuse allegations, and the specific outcomes of the Church's response remain unverified.

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