Pope Leo XIV to meet French abuse survivors during visit
Pope Leo XIV is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse in France during his trip. The visit is the first official papal journey to France in 18 years. The meeting with survivors is part of his schedule.
Pope Leo XIV’s current tour is the first official papal trip to France in 18 years. His schedule includes a meeting with survivors of sexual abuse. The visit also features a major open-air mass in Paris, where roughly 600,000 worshippers are expected, and an evening prayer service at Notre-Dame.
During the trip, the pope has emphasized dignity and peaceful coexistence. He has also met migrants and marginalized individuals. Crowds welcomed him at the Stade de France near Paris.
The meeting with abuse survivors could shape how victims and Catholic communities in France view accountability and pastoral care. It may amplify public discussion about institutional responsibility, while the large Paris mass and other events could draw broad attention to the pope’s messages on coexistence and marginalization. For believers, migrants, and abuse survivors, the visit may feel both symbolic and personally significant, though its lasting effect will depend on follow-up actions and local responses.