Pope told clergy abuse victims he wanted to 'work' with them — Vatican

Published September 28, 2026 3:49am

Pope Leo attends an event to meet staff and members of the sick community at Accueil Notre-Dame at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, during his apostolic journey to France, in Lourdes, France, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

LOURDES, France - Pope Leo XIV told victims of clergy abuse he met in France on Sunday that he was committed to preventing any further harm and hoped to "work" with them, the Vatican said.

The US pontiff thanked the victims "for their painful testimony and reaffirmed his commitment to do everything possible to ensure that the harm they suffered is not repeated for others" and expressed "his hope of being able to work together", it said. — Agence France Presse

Pope told clergy abuse victims he wanted to 'work' with them — Vatican

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