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Pope urges Church to confront failings before abuse survivors meeting
Original: Pope urges Church to face failings ahead of abuse survivors meeting
Pope Francis has called on the Catholic Church to acknowledge and confront its failings as it prepares for a meeting with survivors of clerical sexual abuse. The appeal comes ahead of the encounter, which is expected to focus on accountability and support for victims, and has drawn attention to the Church's ongoing reckoning with its handling of abuse scandals worldwide.
Why now: A high-profile meeting between the Pope and abuse survivors is imminent, prompting renewed attention to the Church's accountability.
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