Pope Francis faced significant criticism during his Belgium visit, with survivors of abuse and the prime minister denouncing the church's handling of sexual abuse cases.
The pontiff's statements on abortion sparked outrage, particularly from Italian medical professionals, highlighting growing tensions between the church's teachings and societal values.
In response to a statement from the Catholic University of Louvain, Pope Francis defended himself, alleging that it was pre-written and criticizing the timing of its release.
Throughout the trip, the pope struggled with public trust issues, compounded by conservative stances on women's roles and the church's historical controversies.
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