Pope Francis has concluded a troubled visit to Belgium, during which he was met with intense scrutiny over the Catholic Church's handling of sexual abuse scandals. Survivors of abuse pressed for reparations and demanded concrete actions from the Pope and bishops to address the crisis. In various speeches and a farewell mass, the Pope condemned the cover-up of abuse, stating that the Church should be ashamed and must seek forgiveness for the 'scourge' of sexual abuse. He emphasized the need for justice for victims and called on bishops to stop concealing crimes. Amidst criticism from Belgian leaders, the Pope vowed to support victims and promised to work towards rooting out clerical abuse. The controversy surrounding the Church's past loomed large over his visit, highlighting the ongoing struggle to regain trust within the community.