[1/3] A person walks by a church in the center of Lisbon, Portugal, December 2, 2021.
Unimpressed, Almeida and two other victims launched the Coracao Silenciado (Silenced Heart) association, which gives a voice and support to those who have suffered abuse.
"The only thing that helps us is to make other victims feel like they are not alone," Almeida said.
Francis, who is visiting Portugal to attend a global gathering of young Catholics known as World Youth Day, is expected to meet privately with abuse victims.
"There will be young people from all over the world and the reality (of abuse) is present in all continents," she said.
Persons:
Pedro Nunes, Filipa Almeida, Pope Francis, Manuel Clemente, Almeida, Francis, Catarina Demony, Andrei Khalip, Conor Humphries
Organizations:
Reuters Connect, Portuguese Bishops, Conference, Thomson
Locations:
Lisbon, Portugal, Reuters Connect LISBON, Portuguese