Pope Francis, Belgium
Pope Francis, Pressed by Belgium on Sexual Abuse, Says Church Acting 'Decisively'
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits.
Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis in welcome speech for church sex abuse and cover-up, demanding church put victims first
Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis in welcome speech for church sex abuse and cover-up, demanding church put victims first
Pope to meet sexual abuse victims in Belgium visit
Pope Francis is expected to meet Belgian victims of clerical sex abuse on Friday as he embarks on a three-day visit to the country partially overshadowed by the Catholic Church's dark past. The 87-year-old pontiff arrived in Belgium Thursday evening after spending the day in neighboring Luxembourg,
PHOTO COLLECTION: Religion Pope Francis Visits Belgium
Pope Francis arrives flanked by Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe of Belgium, at Melsbroek air base in Steenokkerzeel, near Brussels, on the first day of his four-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium,
Pope Francis begins visit to Luxembourg and Belgium
Pope Francis will visit Luxembourg on Thursday in a highly-anticipated trip to Europe's second smallest country - and the first papal visit there since 1985 - before heading on to neighbouring Belgium in the evening.
Alert: Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis in welcome speech for church sex abuse and cover-up, demanding church put victims first
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium PM blasts Pope Francis in welcome speech for church sex abuse and cover-up, demanding church put victims first.
Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome
Belgium’s prime minister has blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups
Pope Says Church Must 'Seek Forgiveness' For Child Sexual Abuse
Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, in a speech before political and civil society leaders in Belgium -- a country scarred by decades of scandals.
Pope Francis to address Belgium's clergy abuse crisis
The Belgian Church is experiencing significant problems due to paedophilia scandals. One of the latest reports revealed the presence of 134 priest-paedophiles. The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has reopened the shocking case of the former Bishop of Bruges.
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