In a groundbreaking move, Pope Francis' child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors released a pilot annual report that includes findings and recommendations aimed at improving transparency and support for victims.
The report highlighted the need for victims to have greater access to information about their cases and the right to compensation. It specifically called for increased transparency from the Vatican's sex abuse office, criticizing its slow processing of cases and lack of public data, which it said retraumatizes victims and fosters distrust among the faithful.
