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Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
BBC NewsSunday, September 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Pope and Lourdes.
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Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Pope and Lourdes.
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