Irish abuse survivor receives an apology from the Pope

Pope Leo has apologised to abuse survivor David Ryan. David featured in the documentary 'Blackroc...

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09.30 3 Feb 2026

Irish abuse survivor receives an apology from the Pope

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09.30 3 Feb 2026

Pope Leo has apologised to abuse survivor David Ryan. David featured in the documentary 'Blackrock Boys' where he dealt with the sexual abuse he suffered between the ages of 12 and 17 at Blackrock College.

Claire spoke to David yesterday, just after his meeting with the pope.

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