Catholic Church Scandals Rock Spain

Spain launches reparations program for Catholic Church abuse victims, targeting deceased clergy. 2023 report estimates hundreds of thousands of victims based on 8,000 survey. 60% of alleged perpetrators now deceased, with most crimes occurring before 1990. Paula Alonso-Pimentel seeks reparations for 1970s abuse in Valladolid. Hurtado alleges sexual molestation by Andreu Soler at Montserrat Abbey. Church paid $2.3 million to 420 applicants for reparations program. Clergy abuse scandals have damaged Church reputation for over 30 years
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