Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for abuse victims
June 04, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to Spain follows a recent agreement between the Spanish bishops and government on the compensation of persons who allege they were sexually abused as minors by now-deceased priests.
Under the agreement, the Spanish Ombudsman reviews “each case through an independent team of experts and propose[s] compensation,” the Associated Press reported. “If no agreement is reached, the case will go to a joint committee with representatives from the Church, the ombudsman’s office and victims’ groups. If that committee can’t agree, the ombudsman has the final word.”
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