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Reuters on MSN · 2h

Pope Francis, in Belgium, pressed on sexual abuse, women priests

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits. Both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo raised the issue in public in unusually forceful language for a papal foreign trip,

Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse

Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".

Associated Press · 23h

Pope Francis welcomed upon arrival in wet and windy Belgium after Luxembourg stop

Pope Francis received a royal welcome as he arrived in Belgium on Thursday evening. The pontiff appeared in good spirits, even though rain and strong winds affected the welcome ceremony.

Belgium PM demands 'concrete steps' to clean up Catholic church legacy of sex abuse

Belgium's prime minister on Friday blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church's horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and ...

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Belgium's Appalling Abuse Legacy Clouds Pope's Trip as Survivors Pen Letter Seeking Reparations

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, ...

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Women in Belgium travel to the Netherlands for later term abortions

In Belgium abortion is legal 12 weeks after conception, with many women travelling across the border to the Netherlands in ...

Belgium Comes to Cooperstown Festival Returns After 5 Year Hiatus

At Brewery Ommegang there will be over 30 Belgian brewers from not only the local area, but from around the country and ...

Pokemon Unite Shutting Down in Belgium and the Netherlands

Pokemon Unite is being shut down in Belgium and the Netherlands, and it's almost certainly because of those countries' loot ...

Pokémon Unite to discontinue in Belgium & the Netherlands

The popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game Pokémon Unite is all set to close its doors to both mobile and Switch ...

Pope in Belgium Calls for Peace, Condemns Abuse, Forced Adoptions

After his arrival to Belgium in the rain on Thursday night, Pope Francis told civil authorities the next day to make ...

Pope in Belgium: The Belgian Catholic Church seeks a fresh start

For four days, Pope Francis will meet with Belgium and its Catholic Church, which has had to rethink its role in a society ...

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