Campaigners who say they were sexually abused by Catholic priests as children have demanded "action not words" from the Pope.
They plan to compile messages to the Pope in a book to give to him during his visit to Scotland and England.
The campaigners want a statutory inquiry into clergy sex abuse, pastoral care and funding to support victims.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference said the church in England and Wales has put in place measures to protect children.
Pope Benedict XVI is due to arrive on 16 September for a four-day visit.
Speaking at a conference for sex abuse survivors in Islington, north London, Dr Margaret Kennedy pointed out that the Pope would travel with the "accolade and dignity" given to a head of state.
But she added: "Sadly we are not afforded the same respect or dignity or status".
"Many survivors have to almost live in fear, shame, guilt because when they report they are made to feel like pariahs, disloyal, aggressive, money grabbing, false allegations and so on.
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