Pope Leo XIV meets clerical abuse victims in Peru
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Pope Leo XIV
Peru
November 12, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV met with six victims of clerical abuse in Peru. The meeting focused on healing and the prevention of future abuse. The Pope is currently on a tour of South America.
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