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Pope Leo XIV to meet clergy abuse survivors on South America trip

The Vatican said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will hold several meetings with survivors of abuse by clergy during a Nov. 6-17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors cleared the trip.

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  2. Buenos Aires Times is now reporting this
  3. New headline Was: “Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery”
  4. Our desk filed its story
  5. New headline Was: “Vatican says Pope Leo medically cleared for South America trip”
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  9. New headline Was: “Pope Leo's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru to go ahead, Vatican says”
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Wire reporting: (AP, via Global News), (Reuters, via CNA)

The Vatican said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will meet survivors of abuse by Catholic clergy and other church members during a Nov. 6-17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru1,4,7.

A Vatican statement said several such meetings are planned and did not name dates, cities or participants1,4.

The announcement came a day after the Vatican said doctors found no medical barrier to the journey following Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer2,6.

Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified an adenocarcinoma; he left the hospital on Oct. 17 and has resumed some public duties2,6.

CBS News, citing the Vatican, said the itinerary covers 10 cities and 14 flights and still includes Cuzco, Peru, at more than 11,000 feet, which can be taxing after lung surgery2.

Last week he canceled a helicopter trip to Assisi on doctors’ advice because of unpressurized air, CBS News reported2.

Channel NewsAsia said that in France last month Leo met for two hours with seven victims and restated a commitment to stopping child abuse by priests, according to the Vatican afterward4.

The Buenos Aires Times noted Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, ordered the closure of the Peruvian movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae a week before Francis died in 2025, after a Vatican investigation1.

Leo, born in the United States, spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru2,4.

What remains unpublished is who will attend the Latin America meetings, where they will be held, and how they will be documented1,4.

Sources

  1. Buenos Aires TimesPope Leo XIV to meet Church abuse victims during South America trip
  2. CBS NewsPope Leo cleared to make his trip to South America after successful lung cancer surgery
  3. (AP, via Global News)Pope to meet with clergy abuse survivors during Latin America visit: Vatican
  4. (Reuters, via CNA)Pope Leo to meet survivors of abuse by clergy in Latin America, Vatican says
  5. ReutersPope Leo to meet survivors of abuse by clergy in Latin America, Vatican says
  1. BBCPope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery
  2. ANSA EnglishPope to meet some victims of abuse on South America trip

Read the original at Buenos Aires Times ↗

How it’s being reported

6 sources

First reported by CBS NewsCBS News

Buenos Aires TimesCBS NewsBBCANSA EnglishGlobal NewsCNA

Where they agree

  • The Vatican announced planned meetings with clergy-abuse survivors on the Nov. 6-17 South America trip.
  • The tour covers Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
  • Leo had recent lung-cancer surgery and was cleared to travel.

Side by side

Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

Buenos Aires TimesBuenos Aires Times

Pope Leo XIV to meet Church abuse victims during South America trip

The Vatican’s statement on closeness to victims and healing, plus Peru’s Sodalitium background.

Reports the Vatican said Leo will meet abuse victims on an 11-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru without naming places or people.

Leaves out Medical clearance details and the trip’s flight and altitude schedule.

The Vatican’s statement on closeness to victims and healing, plus Peru’s Sodalitium background.

What it reports

  • The Vatican said Tuesday Leo will meet victims of abuse by clergy and other church members on the South America tour.
  • It did not say where the meetings would be held or who would attend.
  • The trip is scheduled for Nov. 6-17 through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
  • Leo met several clerical sex-abuse victims last month in France.
  • Francis ordered the suppression of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae a week before his death in 2025.

Leaves out Medical clearance details and the trip’s flight and altitude schedule.

Read the original at Buenos Aires Times Read the full article at Buenos Aires Times
CBS NewsCBS News

Pope Leo cleared to make his trip to South America after successful lung cancer surgery

Fitness to travel, a demanding itinerary and a remaining stop in high-altitude Cuzco.

Reports Vatican doctors found no medical barrier to the Nov. 6-17 tour after Oct. 13 lung-cancer surgery.

Leaves out Tuesday’s announcement of planned meetings with abuse survivors.

Fitness to travel, a demanding itinerary and a remaining stop in high-altitude Cuzco.

What it reports

  • The Vatican said Monday there were no contraindications to the Latin America journey as planned.
  • Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed Oct. 13 for adenocarcinoma and left hospital Oct. 17.
  • The itinerary includes 10 cities, 14 flights and a visit to Cuzco above 11,000 feet.
  • He canceled a helicopter trip to Assisi last week on doctors’ advice.
  • He spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru.

Leaves out Tuesday’s announcement of planned meetings with abuse survivors.

Read the original at CBS News Read the full article at CBS News
BBC

Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery

Medical recovery and the trip going ahead.

Reports the South America journey remains on the calendar after surgery to remove a tumor on the lower right lung. BBC News

Leaves out Tuesday’s survivor-meeting announcement.

Medical recovery and the trip going ahead.

What it reports

  • He has been gradually resuming duties, and the South American trip was reported as going ahead.

Leaves out Tuesday’s survivor-meeting announcement.

Read the original at BBC Read the full article at BBC