Portugal’s Catholic Church to Pay €1.6M Compensation to 57 Abuse Victims

Portugal's Catholic Church has committed to compensating 57 victims of sexual abuse with a total of €1.6 million following a 2023 investigation. This financial settlement reflects acknowledgment of wrongdoing amid findings that thousands of minors were victimized. The church now faces pressure to implement fair payment processes and further measures to support broader victim groups identified in the report.