Pope Leo XIV Engages with Clergy Abuse Victims in Spain, Promises Church Reforms
Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with victims of clergy abuse in Madrid, Spain, as part of his ongoing efforts to address the issue within the Catholic Church. The meeting, which took place on the third day of his visit to the Spanish capital, involved six victims who were accompanied by Church personnel. According to Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, the Pope listened attentively to the victims' personal experiences and proposals for improving the Church's response to such cases. The Pope assured the victims of his support and the Church's commitment to making the institution a safe and healing environment. This meeting is part of a broader initiative by the Spanish Church, which has been working on prevention and reparation measures, including a protocol agreed upon in March with the Spanish Episcopal Conference and other religious bodies. 
