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Pope Francis sits next to Queen Mathilde and listens as King Philippe (far right) speaks during a meeting between the pope and dignitaries in the Grand Gallery of Belgium’s Laeken Castle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In Belgium, Pope Francis Says "Church should be ashamed" of Clerical Abuse

Sep 27, 2024

Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely and firmly.”

Queen Mathilde of Belgium meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace with her husband, King Philippe of the Belgians, on Sept. 14, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media

From Castles to Cathedrals: Pope Francis’ Schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium Trip

Jul 21, 2024

The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces, cathedrals, and universities.