Leo's Visit: A Gesture, But What About Action? The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of clergy abuse during his upcoming visit to France.
This development follows promises to address the Church's sex abuse scandals and appears to be a genuine effort by the Pope to engage with those affected.
However, we must not get caught up in the optics of this gesture. The meeting is part of a four day trip that includes stops at UNESCO headquarters, Lourdes, and Metz.