Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis for the Catholic Church's legacy of clerical sex abuse and called for concrete steps to prioritize victims' needs.
The tone of both Prime Minister De Croo and King Philippe emphasized the continuing impact of the abuse scandal in Belgium, stressing the need for the Church to atone for its past.
De Croo stated, "Victims need to be heard. They need to be at the centre. They have a right to truth. Misdeeds need to be recognised," urging action over words.
King Philippe demanded that the Church work "incessantly" to help victims heal, reflecting broader calls for accountability in light of the Church's legacy of abuse and cover-ups.
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