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Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse
Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".
Pope Francis, in Belgium, pressed on sexual abuse, women priests
Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits. Both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo raised the issue in public in unusually forceful language for a papal foreign trip,
Pope Francis promises to help abuse victims after hearing of their trauma and needs
On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.
Belgium PM demands 'concrete steps' to clean up Catholic church legacy of sex abuse
Belgium's prime minister on Friday blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church's horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups in his country.
Belgium's Royals Urge Pope Francis for Concrete Actions on Clergy Abuse
Pope Francis faced calls from Belgium's King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo for concrete steps to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy during his visit to Belgium. Both leaders emphasized that the Church's past actions were insufficient.
In Belgium, Pope Francis Says ‘Church Should Be Ashamed’ of Clerical Abuse
In Belgium’s Laeken Castle, Pope Francis confronted the Catholic Church’s long-standing clerical-abuse crisis in the country, declaring unequivocally that “the Church should be ashamed” and must seek forgiveness for its failures.
Belgian PM and king blast Pope Francis for church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome
Belgium’s prime minister blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups here, demanding “concrete steps” to come clean with the past and put victims’ interests ahead those of the institution in a blistering welcome at the start of Francis’ visit on Friday.
Pope Francis Urged for Concrete Measures Against Clergy Abuse in Belgium
During his visit to Belgium, Pope Francis was urged by King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to take more concrete actions against sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. They emphasized the Church's slow progress and need for tangible steps.
Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting 'decisively'
Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits. Both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo raised the issue in public in unusually forceful language for a papal foreign trip,
‘We cannot accept cover-ups’: Belgian prime minister issues blistering attack on Pope Francis at start of visit
Belgium’s prime minister has blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups in his country, demanding “concrete steps” to come clean with the past and put victims’ interests first.
Pope's Challenging Visit to Belgium: Criticisms on Handling of Abuse and Gender Issues
For the Pope, the visit to Belgium is not turning out to be a walk in the park. Yesterday started with a heavy criticism from ...
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In Belgium, pope apologizes for clergy abuse; prime minister says words alone are insufficient
Pope Francis on Sept. 27 kicked off a three-day trip to Belgium by asking forgiveness for the church's shameful record on ...
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Pope Francis meets victims of clergy abuse on Belgium visit
Survivor of abuse Anne-Sophie Cardinal hoped the Pope would make a statement at the mass he is hosting in Belgium on Sunday ...
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Belgium’s PM criticizes pope over Church's sex abuse legacy
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s prime minister on Friday blasted Pope Francis to his face for the Catholic Church’s horrific ...
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Pope in Belgium promises to help abuse victims after hearing of their trauma and needs
Francis’ visit to Belgium has been dominated by the abuse scandal, with King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De ...