Church seeks to be guide or insensitive bureaucracy?
The Catholic Church will not pay compensation to abuse victims. This decision came after a review by the Church Entities Procuratorate. Victims will be told the result of their requests.
The Catholic Church, through its Entities Procuratorate (CEP), has decided not to offer compensation to those harmed by abuse. This decision was based on concerns about the church’s finances. The CEP reviewed previous commitments to pay compensation. Victims who asked for money will receive a message about the outcome. Pedro Norton believes this is a bad response to the problem.
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Highlights
Church Pays Compensation
The Catholic Church has finished paying compensation to victims of abuse.
Norton Criticizes Action
Pedro Norton believes the church action is insensitive and bureaucratic.
No Compensation Offered
The Igreja will not provide compensation to abuse victims.
Review Leads to Decision
The decision not to compensate comes from a review.
Notifications Sent to Victims
Victims will be told the outcome of their requests.