Pope Leo holds first meeting with survivors of Catholic sexual abuse
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 20, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 20, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Pope Leo met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Vatican City, marking a significant dialogue moment amid criticism of church leaders.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo met with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy for the first time on Monday, participants said, days after the Vatican's child protection commission accused senior Church leaders of being too slow to help victims.
Leo held a meeting with Ending Clergy Abuse, an international coalition of survivors, the group said. They called the encounter "a significant moment of dialogue."
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee, editing by Gavin Jones)
Sexual abuse refers to any unwanted sexual activity or behavior imposed on an individual without their consent. It can include physical contact, coercion, or exploitation, often resulting in significant emotional and psychological trauma.
A child protection commission is a body or organization established to oversee and promote the safety and well-being of children, often focusing on preventing abuse and ensuring that children's rights are upheld.
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