Pope Leo XIV Meets Six Abuse Survivors During Visit to Peru

Lima, November 13, 2026: Pope Leo XIV met with six survivors of abuse by members of the clergy and ecclesiastical institutions in Peru on November 12, spending just over an hour listening to their experiences and reflecting on the need to foster a culture of listening, truth and healing.

According to a statement by the Holy See Press Office, the meeting took place shortly after 4.30 p.m. local time at the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima. It was also noted that "some of them had previously belonged to groups linked to the Sodalitium of Christian Life."

Following a brief greeting in the Nunciature's chapel, Pope Leo met each survivor individually, listening to their stories of suffering and pain.

During the meeting, the Pope reflected with them "on how to foster a change in mindset through listening to victims, seeking the truth, supporting healing processes, and committing to the creation of safe environments".

At the conclusion of the meeting, Pope Leo "thanked them for their valuable testimony, expressing his closeness to them and to all those victims of abuse whom he had been unable to meet."

Before taking his leave, the Pope imparted his blessing upon those present.

Courtesy: Vatican News