Juan Cuatrecasas & Pope Leo XVI

Juan Cuatrecasas: Juan Cuatrecasas, a spokesperson for the Robbed Childhood association, expressed skepticism about the Pope's meeting with survivors, stating that the chosen victims do not represent all survivors and are being used to clean up the image of the Spanish church.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid, listened to their experiences, and vowed to consider their suggestions for improving the Catholic Church's response to the crisis. He also reaffirmed the church's right to confessional secrecy.

Juan Cuatrecasas: Juan Cuatrecasas, president of 'Stolen Childhood', criticized Pope Leo XVI's meeting for not including representatives of all Church victims, viewing it as a public relations effort.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI's planned visit to Spain coincides with the launch of the reparations program, placing him in a position to address the ongoing crisis and potentially influence the Church's response and public image.

Juan Cuatrecasas: Juan Cuatrecasas, a spokesperson for the Robbed Childhood association, expressed skepticism about the reparations plan and the representation of all victims.

Pope Leo XVI: Pope Leo XVI delivered a historic address to the Spain — Cortes Generales, advocating for migrants' rights, international law, and moral renewal, which was met with a standing ovation. He also commented on geopolitical tensions and historical church involvement in the slave trade.