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Pope Leo Visits France Amid Abuse Concerns and AI Calls

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Pope Leo visits France, addressing AI regulations and sexual abuse concerns during a four-day trip. He meets abuse survivors and criticizes France's assisted dying law.

Leo arrives in Paris, greeted by Macron and citizens, and plans to meet French leaders and UNESCO officials. He will address AI's risks and push for global oversight. He also meets abuse survivors and criticizes France's new assisted dying law.

Leo's visit comes as the Church faces scrutiny over past abuse scandals, with 330,000 French children allegedly abused by clergy. He urges vigilance in combating abuse and rejects assisted dying.

Survivors doubt rapid changes, noting slow progress in Church reforms. Leo calls for humility and transparency in addressing past wrongs.

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  1. daily-maverick — Pope Leo arrives in France with AI, apologies for clergy abuse on agenda ·
  2. le-monde — Pope Leo XIV urges Church to confront clerical sex abuse and reject assisted dying ·
  3. dw — Pope decries 'scourge' of sexual abuse during France visit ·

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