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According to France 24, after two days in Paris where he drew hundreds of thousands of worshippers, Pope Leo XIV will continue his official visit to France by visiting Lourdes to meet with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Pope Leo XIV's visit to France is crucial for the Catholic Church in Europe and reflects the church's desire to address the issue of sexual abuse. In a broader context, the Catholic Church aims to strengthen its position and improve its image following decades of turmoil caused by sexual abuse scandals and associated scandals.
After two days in Paris where he drew hundreds of thousands of worshippers, Pope Leo XIV will continue his visit to France on Sunday in the southwestern pilgrimage town of Lourdes with a private meeting with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Leo's four-day trip is the first official papal visit to France in nearly two decades.
