Pope Francis has vowed to combat the issue of clerical sexual abuse following a direct plea from Belgium's Prime Minister during his visit to the country. The Pope, speaking at the official residence of the King of Belgium, acknowledged the devastating impact of abuse scandals that have rocked the nation in recent years.
Both the Belgian king and Prime Minister Alexander de Croo emphasized the urgency for concrete actions to address the abuse crisis. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring that victims are heard and supported.
