Pope Leo met with families of people hurt by clergy abuse in a quiet ceremony held in a Vatican chapel. He listened closely to their stories and promised the Church will take concrete steps to help them heal.
During the meeting, the Pope thanked survivors for coming forward and said, “I’m here to hear you.” He vowed to create new safeguards so abuses never happen again. The meeting followed months of criticism that the Vatican had not done enough to support abuse victims.
The local Catholic press said the Pope’s words were “relief for those who felt ignored.” He gave each family a parishioner’s booklet and promised a team of officials would review every new allegation. The Vatican has already set up a watchdog office, but many say the task is bigger than that.
Survivors said the Pope’s sincerity showed they could trust the Church more. He promised to bring in outside experts to improve training for clergy. “We can’t erase the past, but we can make sure the future is safe,” the Pope said.
At the end of the ceremony, the Pope invited all the survivors to attend a new listening session next month. He also announced a $10 million fund to help those who suffered abuse to get medical and psychological care.
The Vatican said this meeting was a step toward healing. Pope Leo’s commitment to “listen and act” is now a key part of the Church’s plan to restore faith and justice in the Catholic community.
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