Pope meets with 6 abuse victims, says 'committed to healing the wounds'

Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with six

Spanish clerical-sexual-abuse victims and told them he was

committed to healing the wounds caused by predator priests.

"This afternoon at the Nunciature (in Madrid), the Pope met with

six victims of abuse from the Church in Spain, accompanied by

Church personnel committed to supporting the victims," the

Vatican said.

"During the conversation, which lasted nearly an hour, each of

those present, drawing on their own painful personal

experiences, offered proposals to make the Church's response

more effective.

"The Pope assured them of his commitment to ensure that the

proposals received serve as a foundation for further efforts and

that the Church can truly be a safe and spiritually healthy

place, where wounds find comfort and healing."

Leo is on a trip to Spain.

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