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Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds [View all]
More than 200,000 children are estimated to have suffered sexual abuse from Spain's Catholic clergy, an independent commission has found.
The details emerged from an unprecedented public investigation by Spain's ombudsman, who spoke of the "devastating impact" on victims.
Angel Gabilondo also criticised the Church for its inaction and attempts to cover up or deny the abuse.
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The 700-page report, which was ordered by Spain's Congress last year, reveals the result of a survey that the commission carried out on 800,000 members of the public.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67238572
The details emerged from an unprecedented public investigation by Spain's ombudsman, who spoke of the "devastating impact" on victims.
Angel Gabilondo also criticised the Church for its inaction and attempts to cover up or deny the abuse.
...
The 700-page report, which was ordered by Spain's Congress last year, reveals the result of a survey that the commission carried out on 800,000 members of the public.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67238572
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