# Vatican says Pope Leo renews pledge to end Catholic clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

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- Reuters, 2026-09-27 18:40 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-leo-commits-ending-abuse-by-priests-meeting-with-french-survivors-vatican-2026-09-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab9630729ff1500011514b9

> A Sunday Vatican statement said Pope Leo restated his commitment to ending abuse by priests in the Catholic Church after meeting seven survivors of abuse by French clergy in Lourdes.

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