# Pope Leo urges Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors

https://mins.news/en/item/75840

- Reuters, 2026-09-27 09:45 UTC
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> Pope Leo urged the Catholic Church on Sunday to acknowledge its own failings and heal the “deep wounds” inflicted within its ranks. Hours later, he was due to meet victims of child abuse by priests in France.

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