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Pope Leo calls for Church to make ‘amends’ to sex abuse victims

www.aljazeera.com · November 12, 2026 · 20:59

Pope Leo calls for Church to make ‘amends’ to sex abuse victims

Pope Leo XIV says the Catholic Church must confront sexual abuse committed by clergy with truth, justice and accountability. Addressing bishops in Peru, he called for the Church to make amends to victims and create stronger protections to prevent future abuse.