De Croo demanded "concrete steps" from the Catholic Church over coming clean with the past and put victims' interests ahead those within the institution.

We also need concrete steps,” De Croo told Francis and an audience of royals, church officials, diplomats and politicians at Laeken Castle, the residence of Belgium’s royal family. “Victims ...

Pope Francis waves as he arrives in Brussels, Belgium, September 29, 2024. Pope Francis was recently pressed by Belgian leaders, namely King Philippe, to take more concrete steps toward addressing ...

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 ...

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits.

Belgian PM demands 'concrete steps' over Catholic sex abuse 09/27/2024 September 27, 2024. Pope Francis is in Belgium after revelations of abuse and cover-ups have damaged the Vatican's credibility.