Vatican Calls for Financial Reparations to Aid Healing of Abuse Victims

The Vaticans child protection board urges the Catholic Church to provide financial reparations to sexual abuse victims, emphasizing a moral obligation to aid their healing process.

• In its second annual report, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors highlighted the need for the Catholic Church to offer financial reparations to victims of clergy sexual abuse.
• The report, presented in Vatican City, stressed that sanctions for abusers and their enablers are essential remedies to address the churchs moral responsibilities, as stated by the Pope.
• The call for reparations is a sensitive topic for the Holy See, particularly considering the potential financial, reputational, and legal implications, especially in countries like the United States.