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The News
According to Al Jazeera, Pope Francis met with seven victims of priest abuse in the French town of Lourdes for a two-hour meeting described as "emotional."
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this meeting reflects the Catholic Church's commitment to addressing the issue of priest abuse of children. In a broader context, this issue is one of the most critical facing the Church in the modern world and requires effective measures to protect it from criticism and accountability.
