Over 3,000 victims in 8 years of investigation.
An investigation found over 3,000 cases of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Authorities are having trouble managing the large number of cases. The Church’s response has been seen as not enough.
The investigation, carried out by EL PAÍS, uncovered a significant number of sexual abuse cases within the Catholic Church over a period of eight years. More than 3,000 victims have been identified. The investigation requires the Church’s help to find out who is responsible. The Church needs to help with compensation for the victims. Previous actions by the Church have not been considered sufficient to address the problem.
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Highlights
3,000 Victims Identified
An investigation found over 3,000 victims of sexual abuse in eight years.
Justice System Overwhelmed
Authorities cannot handle the large number of cases.
Church Needs Cooperation
The Church needs to work together to investigate the abuse.
Previous Response Was Bad
The Church’s past reaction was not enough.
Investigation Duration
The investigation lasted more than eight years.