Following the death of Pope Francis, survivors of sexual abuse and advocates have descended on Rome for the conclave, urging cardinals to prioritize the church's handling of abuse issues in their selection of the next pope. Matthias Katsch from Ending Clergy Abuse emphasized their determination to hold cardinals accountable for addressing these issues. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni noted that the cardinals discussed the importance of keeping the issue of abuse alive during pre-conclave meetings, reflecting on the failure to fully resolve the scandal under Francis's tenure, who has left behind a mixed legacy concerning clerical abuse.
I think it's very important to remind them that we will not go away, said Matthias Katsch, a Berlin-based board member of Ending Clergy Abuse.
During pre-conclave meetings this past week the cardinals had discussed sexual abuse in the church, and...concrete paths for healing can be identified.
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