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Pope Leo XIV meets with Spain's bishops at the Spanish Episcopal Conference in Madrid, 8 June, 2026

Video. Pope denounces 'scourge' of abuse before meeting victims in Spain

Updated: 08/06/2026 - 13:17 GMT+2

Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was "still an open wound" for the Church.

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