In a significant development, the Portuguese Catholic Church has announced its unanimous decision to provide compensation to victims of sex abuse by clergy. This decision was reached during a four-day general assembly meeting at the Fatima shrine, where the country's Bishops Conference agreed to establish a fund with contributions from all Portuguese dioceses to facilitate the compensation process.
The Bishops' Conference expressed solidarity with the victims, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to take all necessary steps to offer reparations. They hope that this initiative, focused on welcoming, supporting, and preventing such incidents, will contribute positively to societal efforts.
