WORLDJun 4 · 11:17 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims

Spain has launched a reparations program for victims of sexual abuse by deceased clergy with unprosecutable historical cases, approved by the Spanish bishops conference and government ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit. The program allows victims a year to apply, with 420 applications received so far, though some remain skeptical about transparency and enforceability.

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