Marie Derain de Vaucresson, the outgoing president of the National Independent Institute for the Recognition and Reparation of Persons Victimized by Child Sexual Abuse in the Church (Inirr), met with Pope Léon XIV during his visit to Paris on Saturday, September 26, just before the pope's departure for Lourdes. During their meeting, she presented him with a report summarizing the Inirr's activities. Derain de Vaucresson urged the pope to encourage bishops to "provide answers" to victims of child sexual abuse within the Church. She emphasized that national conferences—groups that bring together bishops from the same country, such as the Conference of Bishops of France—should be encouraged to address victims' concerns more directly. Derain de Vaucresson described the pope's planned meeting with seven victims of sexual abuse within the Church on Sunday as "necessarily a strong moment for the victims." She highlighted the significance of the pope's visit to France, particularly in a context where bishops are working to provide a more concrete response to victims. She noted that the pope's acknowledgment of the existence or ongoing nature of sexual violence within the Church represents "a new effort" to confront the issue openly. The Inirr has been a key organization in France for supporting victims of child sexual abuse by the clergy, advocating for recognition and reparations. Derain de Vaucresson praised the pope's willingness to engage directly with victims, stating that if the pope continues to hold such meetings during every trip, he would surpass the efforts of his predecessors in addressing this sensitive issue. This visit and the pope's engagement with victims are seen as important steps in the broader effort to heal and reform the Church's response to abuse. The pope's planned meeting with victims in Lourdes is part of a larger initiative to show solidarity with those who have suffered abuse and to signal a commitment to transparency and accountability. Derain de Vaucresson expressed hope that the pope's actions would encourage other Church leaders to follow suit and take more decisive steps to support victims and prevent future abuse.