Vatican Child Protection Board Calls for Financial Reparations for Abuse Victims

The Vaticans child protection board has called on the Catholic Church to provide financial reparations for victims of sexual abuse, emphasizing moral responsibility to heal wounds caused by clerical misconduct.

• The Vaticans child protection board stated that the Catholic Church must offer financial reparations to victims of sexual abuse to fulfill its moral obligation.
• In León, Spain, the board highlighted the need for sanctions against clergy who commit abuses and those who facilitate such actions within the church.
• The call for reparations aligns with growing demands for accountability within the Catholic Church, particularly in the United States, where abuse scandals have prompted public outcry.