教皇弗朗西斯在涉及天主教人士的性虐待指控中访问了东帝汶。 Pope Francis visits East Timor amid sexual abuse allegations involving Catholic figures.
教皇弗朗西斯即将对东帝汶进行访问,与此同时,一些著名的天主教人士,如诺贝尔和平奖获得者卡洛斯·西梅内斯·贝洛主教,提出了性虐待的指控。 Pope Francis' upcoming visit to East Timor comes amidst allegations of sexual abuse by prominent Catholic figures such as Nobel Peace Prize-winner Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. 尽管提出这些指控,天主教会在东帝汶仍然有影响力,许多当地人低估了这个问题。 Despite these accusations, the Catholic Church remains influential in East Timor, with many locals downplaying the issue. 这次访问为教皇弗朗西斯提供了一个机会,以处理这些指控,承认受害者,并有可能为全球教会今后的问责奠定基础。 The visit presents an opportunity for Pope Francis to address the allegations, acknowledge victims, and potentially set the stage for future accountability within the global Church.