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'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit

'Scourge' of abuse must be rooted out, says Pope, during Lourdes visit
BBC News Sunday 27 September 2026, 11:38 UTC 1 min read
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Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
Pope (PERSON) Lourdes (LOCATION) Leo (PERSON) France (LOCATION)
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