How did Pope Francis tackle child sexual abuse in the church?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong; Producer: Matt Russell; Host: Tomini Babs, Episode photography: Joe Mee; Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore, Sensemaker, April 24, 2025

For many Catholics Pope Francis will be remembered as a man determined to overthrow tradition, challenge privilege and speak up for those who were not heard. But he became head of the Catholic church at a time when the institution was plagued by widespread accusations of sexual abuse. For the victims of catholic priests, did he deliver justice?

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