Pope to meet abuse victims during visit to France says Vatican
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Fri, 7 August 2026
7 reports- ANSA English (Italy)11:42first to report
Encounter will be private says Holy See press office
- thecatholicherald.com14:25
Though only brief, Pope Leo's trip to France will see a number of key events both in Paris and Lourdes.
- Le Monde English14:54
Ahead of a papal visit to France, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will 'meet privately with individuals who have been victims of abuse.' The pontiff promised the Catholic Church would make 'additional efforts' to address this issue.
- advocate-news.com15:43edited after publishing
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Pope Leo to meet with clergy abuse survivors during trip to FranceIn France, a report estimated 330,000 children were abused by church personnel over 70 years.
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- journal-advocate.com7 Aug, 15:43their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:24
PAPA Lav XIV. posjetit će Francusku u rujnu. Sastat će se sa žrtvama svećeničkog zlostavljanja, posjetiti Pariz, Lourdes i Metz te sudjelovati na međureligijskom susretu.
- ncregister.com18:22
No date has been set, but the Polish government and bishops’ conference are jointly preparing for what would be Leo XIV’s first visit to the country as pope.
- ncregister.com18:25
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent visit to Mexico “rekindles” the hope the pope will visit the country, the country’s bishops said.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- arkansasonline.com07:49
MILAN -- Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France next month that will include a visit to UNESCO headquarters, a meeting with French bishops in Lourdes and an interreligious meeting in the border city of Metz, the Vatican announced on Friday.
- thecatholicherald.com13:00
Debate over the traditional Mass dominated Vatican discussion as Leo XIV resumed weekly audiences and plans for forthcoming papal journeys took shape
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- France Info (France)06:00
Son, écrans, sanitaires... Selon le diocèse de Paris, le budget du déplacement du pape dans la capitale varie entre 10 et 15 millions d'euros.
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- myspiritfm.com02:00
Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes' future.
- ncregister.com13:55
ANALYSIS: The Sept. 25-28 papal trip will be a significant journey to the heart of secularized Europe, highlighted by France’s recent legalization of euthanasia.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Le Figaro (France)09:09
Entre Paris, Lourdes et Metz, Air France assurera les vols de Léon XIV à bord d’un avion pas tout à fait comme les autres.
Fri, 14 August 2026
2 reports- Politico Europe01:10
The visit comes as the Catholic Church, including Pope Leo XIV, has increasingly focused on the rapidly developing technology.
- Le Figaro (France)13:03
EXCLUSIF - Selon un télégramme de la direction générale de la police nationale consulté par Le Figaro, près de 850 policiers vont être envoyés en renfort à Lourdes et à Metz pour sécuriser les étapes de la tournée du pape Léon XIV, du 25 au 28 septembre.