Pope Leo XIV poses for a photo with members of the board of Ending Clergy Abuse, a coalition of survivors and human rights advocates working to end clergy abuse, enforce accountability and promote justice and truth, during an audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, October 20, 2025. Photo: CNS / Vatican Media. I was one of several survivors recently invited to attend and offer a reflection at ‘A Moment of Solidarity with Victims and Survivors of Abuse’ in Co. Kildare. The event was organised by Towards Peace, which provides free spiritual direction and accompaniment to people who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse within a…
