Live: Pope Leo XIV urges Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors

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What happened

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged the Catholic Church to admit its own failings and heal “deep wounds” during an open-air Mass held in the pilgrimage town of Lourdes as part of his four-day trip to France.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:44:02 UTC.

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