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Pope Denounces Abuse Cover-ups As He Wraps Thorny Belgium Visit

Pope Francis implored bishops not to cover up the sexual abuse of children, during an open-air mass on Sunday capping a three-day visit to Belgium, which is still struggling with the legacy of past scandals.

International Business Times

Pope wraps troubled visit to Belgium by beatifying 17th century mystic during sunny stadium Mass

Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday with a Mass to beatify a 17th century mystic, after dashing the hopes of one of Europe’s most storied Catholic universities by doubling down on his views on women and abortion

The Independent UK

As it happened: Pogacar's historic World Championship title

All the action as the Slovenian rolled the dice from 100km out and rode to another extraordinary success

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Catholic Belgian university ‘deplores’ comments by Pope Francis moments after speech

UCLouvain staff and students express ‘incomprehension and disapproval’ over pope’s views on role of women

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Lotte Kopecky snatches dramatic repeat World Championship victory

Belgian was dropped on the final climb but worked her way back and sprinted it out amid Dutch downfall

Cycling Weekly

UCI Road World Championships: Lotte Kopecky claims second consecutive elite women's road race title

Belgian defies expectations after struggling on final climbs, out-sprints Chloe Dygert, Elisa Longo Borghini, Pieterse wins under-23 title

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Denmark and Brussels win bids to host 2029 and 2030 Road World Championships

UCI award 2030 Track World Championships to Brisbane

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Church Must Learn From Abuse Victims, Pope Says On Belgium Trip

Pope Francis said Saturday the Catholic Church must learn from victims of child sexual abuse, as he was pressed on the issue on the second day of his Belgium visit partially overshadowed by past scandals.

International Business Times

Belgian Exorcist Offers 'Healing' -- And Combats Cliches

Thierry Moser, Catholic priest and exorcist, has a twin mission: to ease people's torment through prayer -- and challenge old cliches about a practice he sees as an answer to very modern ills.

International Business Times

Pope Francis Vows To Address Clerical Sexual Abuse Scandals

Pope Francis addresses clerical sexual abuse in Belgium, emphasizing accountability, support for victims, and Church reform.

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UCI Road World Championships: Germany's Niklas Behrens wins under-23 men's road race

Martin Svrček takes the silver medal in final sprint while Alec Segaert goes bronze

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Pope Says Church Must 'Seek Forgiveness' For Child Sexual Abuse

Pope Francis said Friday that the Catholic Church must "seek forgiveness" over the "scourge" of child sexual abuse, during a visit to Belgium where the Church's dark past looms large.

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Belgium Prime Minister Criticizes Pope Francis Over Abuse Scandal

Belgium's leaders demand accountability from Pope Francis for clerical sex abuse and forced adoptions, sparking calls for justice and reparations.

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Victims of clerical sex abuse demand justice on pope’s visit to Belgium

Pope Francis was set to meet Belgian victims of sexual abuse by clergymen on Friday as part of a three-day visit to the country – the first by a pontiff in almost 30 years. FRANCE 24 spoke to two of the victims of abuse, only one of whom was granted…

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The Independent UK

Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome

Belgium’s prime minister has blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups

The Independent UK

Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art

An unholy argument over a hymn has struck a discordant note in the preparations for the main event of Pope Francis' trip to Belgium

The Independent UK

Strikes and airport closures to cause travel disruption for airline passengers in October

A national strike in Belgium means no flights from Brussels on 1 October

Cycling News

State of the nation - Analysing Belgium's all-star 2024 World Championships team

Already four medals and one world title in, Belgium will be hunting road race glory to complete the nation's exceptional season

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis heads for Luxembourg and Belgium on a trip to a dwindling flock

Pope Francis is traveling to once-strong bastions of Christianity in the heart of Europe to try to reinvigorate a Catholic flock that is dwindling in the face of secular trends and abuse scandals

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'We have no support from USA Cycling' - Multiple US riders skip Gravel Worlds as team members asked to cover extensive costs

Onweller, De Crescenzo among US riders skipping UCI Gravel Worlds to earn a living and support Life Time Grand Prix

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Pope Francis Confronts Belgium's Clergy Abuse Legacy

Pope Francis visits Belgium to address clergy sex abuse scandal and meet survivors, highlighting ongoing challenges for the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations

Pope Francis is traveling to Belgium this week and is in for a sober welcome

Cycling Weekly

UCI Road World Championships 2024 - road race contenders

Your guide to the favourites for the road races at the 2024 Zürich Road and Para-cycling Worlds

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Belgian Parish Challenges Catholic Tradition With Female Celebrants

Discover the evolving Catholic landscape in Halle, Belgium, as Don Bosco church embraces progressiveness while Saint Martin's Basilica holds onto tradition...

The Independent UK

Two tales from one city show the challenges Pope Francis faces to retain his flock in Europe

Pope Francis will be visiting Belgium on a trip starting Thursday, facing a flock ravaged by countless scandals of priest sexual abuse and dwindling in the face of modernity, where women and gays insist on an equal role and rights

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