Pope finds abuse victims in South America

Pope Leo XIV will meet with sexual abuse victims during his visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The Vatican announced that these meetings aim to express the Pope's solidarity with those affected by violence. The Pope will visit Uruguay from November 6 to 8, Argentina from November 8 to 11, and Peru until November 17, where he plans to compensate victims of a Catholic movement involved in abuse scandals. The Pope has emphasized the Church's responsibility to provide justice and prevention against such crimes. This trip follows his recent surgery and aims to foster healing paths for victims. He previously met with abuse victims in France and Spain, promising more effective responses to these issues within the Church.