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Pope Francis condemns Catholic Church's 'shameful' abuse in Belgium

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Pope Francis condemns Catholic Church's 'shameful' abuse in Belgium

Pope Francis condemns Catholic Church's 'shameful' abuse in Belgium

Earlier on Friday, Belgium's prime minister blasted the pontiff for the Catholic Church's horrific legacy, demanding "concrete steps" to come clean with the past and put victims' interests ahead of those of the institution.


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