"Pope Francis Faces Church Sex Abuse Scandal During Portugal Visit"

Pope Francis is set to visit Portugal for World Youth Day, but his visit will be overshadowed by the country's legacy of clergy sex abuse. A recent report revealed that at least 4,815 boys and girls had been abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church since 1950. The church's response to the scandal has been criticized, with senior officials initially downplaying the extent of the abuse and showing reluctance to offer reparations to victims. The Portuguese hierarchy has also been accused of attempting to cover up the truth. While the pope's official agenda does not mention the scandal, he is expected to meet with victims during his visit.