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

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Pope Leo XIV addressed bishops in Peru, stating that the Catholic Church must confront clergy sexual abuse through truth, justice, and accountability. He called for the institution to make amends to victims while establishing stronger protections to prevent future occurrences. The report focuses on the Pope's direct call for institutional reform and reparations regarding past and future abuse.

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