Pope Leo meets Catholic Church abuse victims in Spain, while some say he's not doing enough
Pope Leo met with abuse survivors during a visit to Spain to discuss safeguarding measures within the Catholic Church. However, some victim advocacy groups criticized the meeting as a superficial photo opportunity that excluded many affected individuals.
Why it matters
The Catholic Church continues to face intense scrutiny and moral challenges regarding its handling of historical clerical abuse scandals.
Pope Leo is in Spain for a one-week visit. ( Reuters: Yara Nardi )
The article balances the Vatican's stated intent with the critical perspective of survivor advocacy groups.
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