Pope Leo heads to France as Church confronts shock of abuse crisis
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Pope Leo heads to France on Friday for the first formal visit by a pope in nearly 20 years, which Catholic leaders hope will repair the Church's standing after a crushing 2021 report on child abuse by priests sparked nationwide shock.
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- September 22, 2026
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