Pope Francis calls for judgment of clergy abusers in Belgium

Pope Francis concluded his troubled visit to Belgium by honoring victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and demanding that abusers be judged, while urging bishops to stop covering up their crimes. The main purpose of his trip was to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Leuven/Louvain Catholic University, amidst ongoing scandal and outrage over the church’s handling of abuse cases that have damaged its reputation. The Pope’s message emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in addressing the issue of clergy misconduct.

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