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Pope Francis delivers his message during a meeting with the authorities and the civil society in the Grande Galerie of the Castle of Laeken, Brussels, 27 September 2024

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

Updated: 27/09/2024 - 18:15 GMT+2

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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