Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors

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Pope Francis urged Spanish bishops to compensate clergy abuse survivors and foster a culture of prevention and care within the church. The pontiff's remarks came during a meeting with the Spanish Episcopal Conference, emphasizing the need for the entire church community to demonstrate commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people. This directive signals continued Vatican pressure on national bishops' conferences to address the church's reckoning with decades of abuse allegations and cover-ups.