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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 20, 2025
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Pope Leo holds first meeting with survivors of Catholic sexual abuse
Leo held a meeting with Ending Clergy Abuse, an international coalition of survivors, the group said. The encounter, which included four victims and two advocates, lasted about an hour with "a signifi.....
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Pope Leo held his inaugural meeting with survivors of Catholic clerical sexual abuse on Monday, according to participants. This significant encounter took place days after the Vatican's child protection commission criticized senior Church leaders for their slow response to helping victims.
- The meeting involved the international coalition Ending Clergy Abuse, with four victims and two advocates present.
- Survivors requested Pope Leo to establish a global zero-tolerance policy for priests accused of abuse.
- Gemma Hickey, a Canadian survivor, indicated that Pope Leo listened carefully and exhibited a warm demeanor.
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