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Add as a preferred source on GoogleHe made the appeal while addressing bishops in Peru, Al Jazeera reported in a video published Nov. 12.
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic Church leaders in Peru to confront clergy sexual abuse and improve safeguards for potential victims, Al Jazeera reported in a video published Nov. 12.
The report said Leo asked the Church to acknowledge the harm victims suffered and take responsibility for its response. He also called for stronger measures to reduce the risk of future abuse.
Al Jazeera reported that Leo made the appeal while addressing bishops in Peru. Its video report gave no date for the remarks.
A letter signed by 33 people says the suppression process remains unfinished and calls for progress on justice, accountability and reparations.
The itinerary takes him to Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa during the Peru leg; he is due to reach Lima on Nov. 11.
France 24 said the visit followed a stop in Uruguay. Peru is the final leg of the pope’s South American tour.
