The Catholic Church's failures in responding to sexual abuse by clergy have been in focus again during Pope Francis' visit ...

During a trip to Luxembourg and Belgium, Francis spoke with 15 people who were abused by Roman Catholic clergy.

Pope Francis has pledged to root out the “scourge” of clerical sexual abuse after Belgium’s prime minster urged him in ...

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by ...

From the heart of Europe, where once imposing Gothic cathedrals stood and religious vocations flourished, Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis promised Saturday to “offer all the help we can” to aid victims of clergy sexual abuse heal after victims told him first-hand of the trauma ...

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King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” ...

Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling ...

Even King Philippe had strong words for the Pope, demanding the church work “incessantly” to atone for the crimes and help ...

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo's blistering welcome speech at the start of Francis's visit was one of the most pointed ever ...

The king also had strong words for the pope, demanding the church work ‘incessantly’ to atone for crimes and help victims ...