Pope Leo meets clergy abuse survivors and leads a mass in Buenos Aires

Summary

Pope Leo XIV met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina, as the Church reckons with its legacy and ongoing cases. The Vatican said he spent about an hour meeting five victims, individually and then as a group, and that the victims were chosen by the local church. Al Jazeera reports that in private meetings with survivors he pledged to reinforce safeguards and listen to victims. The Straits Times reports that he led a mass in Buenos Aires, where he also met abuse victims and urged protection of society's most vulnerable. Channel NewsAsia reports the same mega mass and meeting, and notes that he has refused to reduce his packed schedule following lung cancer surgery during his 12-day tour of South America.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   9 Nov 2026, 19:29 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Pope Leo led a mass in Buenos Aires, met abuse victims there, and urged protection of society's most vulnerable.

2. ABC News

   9 Nov 2026, 20:52 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that Pope Leo XIV met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina, as the Church reckons with its legacy and ongoing cases.

3. Al Jazeera

   9 Nov 2026, 22:14 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that during private meetings with survivors, Pope Leo XIV pledged to reinforce safeguards and listen to victims.

4. Channel NewsAsia

   10 Nov 2026, 01:39 UTCSource ↗

   Channel NewsAsia reports that Pope Leo led a mega mass in Buenos Aires and met abuse victims, and notes that he has refused to reduce his packed schedule after lung cancer surgery during a 12-day tour of South America.

5. The Hindu

   10 Nov 2026, 02:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the Vatican said Pope Leo spent about an hour meeting individually, and then as a group, with five victims of abuse by clergy and church institutions who were chosen by the local church.