Spanish Church hides 3000 abuse victims

<p>The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has acknowledged around 1,000 clergy accused of sexual abuse after receiving a new investigation from EL PAÍS. The latest report documents thousands of victims and hundreds of alleged abusers, highlighting a major gap between the Church’s official figures and independently gathered data. Church leaders have not confirmed new investigations, relying instead on internal channels, which has intensified concerns over transparency, accountability, and communication with victims.</p>