This story highlights the ongoing global struggle for accountability in the Catholic Church regarding sexual abuse. By taking her fight to the pope's hometown, the survivor underscores the need for higher-level action, keeping pressure on the Church to address its legacy of abuse and protect future victims. It’s a reminder that survivors are still fighting for meaningful change, even in the most symbolic places.

A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV

A Peruvian survivor of clergy sexual abuse traveled to the hometown of Pope Leo XIV in the U.S. to demand stronger reforms within the Catholic Church, continuing her public advocacy for justice and systemic change.

Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms

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