Yes. On September 27, 2026, Pope Leo XIV privately met seven adult survivors of child abuse by French clergy in the pilgrimage town of Lourdes during a four-day visit to France, according to reporting by Al Jazeera citing AFP, AP and Reuters.
The Vatican said the pope thanked the survivors for their painful testimony and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the harm they experienced is not repeated. Survivors later described the nearly two-hour meeting as emotional and said they felt heard.
Source: Al Jazeera (AFP/AP/Reuters)