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Spain's Church Agrees to Compensate Clergy Abuse Victims

1/8/2026

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Spain's Catholic Church and the government formalized an agreement to compensate victims of clergy abuse, announced on January 8.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños emphasized the shift from silence to justice, enabling victims to seek reparations via the ombudsman.
The arrangement covers cases where the statute of limitations has expired or the abuser has died.
The ombudsman will propose compensation packages, approved by both the victims and the Church’s Assessment Commission.

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Spain's Catholic Church and the government formalized an agreement to compensate victims of clergy abuse, announced on January 8.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños emphasized the shift from silence to justice, enabling victims to seek reparations via the ombudsman.
The arrangement covers cases where the statute of limitations has expired or the abuser has died.
The ombudsman will propose compensation packages, approved by both the victims and the Church’s Assessment Commission.