Pope Leo has said the abuse crisis must be rooted out during his visit to Lourdes in France, where he addressed bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers.
The Pope spoke to the bishops ahead of the religious service. His remarks focused on the need to confront and eliminate abuse, which he described as a scourge.
He then led a service attended by thousands of people in Lourdes. The visit brought together the Pope, bishops and worshippers at the French religious site.
No further details about the abuse cases or specific measures discussed were provided in the supplied material. The latest known development is Pope Leo’s public call for the problem to be eradicated during his Lourdes visit.
