Pope meets victims of sex abuse, urges ‘wise leaders’ as French election looms

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day official visit, marking the first papal trip to the country in nearly two decades. During his stay, the leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church is scheduled to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse.

The visit takes place in France, a nation characterized by its secular governance and historical Catholic roots. The meeting with survivors is a central component of the Pope's itinerary during this diplomatic mission.