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Spain's Bishops, Government Plan Compensation for Abuse Victims

3/30/2026

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Spain's Catholic bishops and the government have advanced plans to compensate victims of clergy abuse.
An agreement allows the ombudsman to oversee compensation claims, which begin on April 15.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños says reparations will be evaluated case by case, with the state having the final say in compensation decisions.
The bishops reported 728 abusers since 1945, while disputing a broader estimate of potential victims.

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Spain's Catholic bishops and the government have advanced plans to compensate victims of clergy abuse.
An agreement allows the ombudsman to oversee compensation claims, which begin on April 15.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños says reparations will be evaluated case by case, with the state having the final say in compensation decisions.
The bishops reported 728 abusers since 1945, while disputing a broader estimate of potential victims.