Church has already defined amounts to be paid to victims of sexual abuse

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Church has already defined amounts to be paid to victims of sexual abuse

Victims will receive notification of the “duly substantiated” decision “soon”, the episcopal conference guarantees, without, however, providing details on the amounts to be paid.

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The Portuguese Episcopal Conference (Conferência Episcopal Portuguesa or CEP) is the official assembly of Catholic bishops in Portugal. It serves as the representative body for the Catholic Church in the country, coordinating religious activities and engaging with the government on social and legal issues. The organization recently established a framework for financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse within the church.

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