Church Report Reveals Nearly 1,000 Victims of Abuse by Over 700 Catholic Clergy in Spain Since 1940s

A report from Spain's Catholic bishops found evidence of 728 priests and clergy sexually abusing 927 children since 1945 based on victim testimony.
Most victims and abusers were male, and over 60% of abusers are now deceased, with abuse peaking before 1990.
The report acknowledges the harm but claims it has no legal standing and does not prove guilt.
The actual numbers of abuse victims are likely much higher given the report only covers cases reported since 2019.
Spanish parliament will investigate further following reports of up to 1,200 abuse victims.