Pope Francis has vowed to eradicate clerical sexual abuse after Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander de Croo urged him to take concrete action. Speaking at the Belgian king’s residence, Francis acknowledged the severity of the abuse crisis, which has deeply affected Belgium. De Croo emphasized the need for transparency and concrete steps, stating that victims deserve truth and central attention. Francis likened the crisis to the biblical massacre ordered by King Herod, calling for collective shame, forgiveness, and resolution of the abuse issue.