Defender of the People

Spain's government, the Episcopal Conference, and Confer will sign a protocol on Monday to compensate victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church when judicial recourse is unavailable. The agreement, overseen by the Defender of the People, will be signed at 11:00 a.m. at its headquarters by Félix Bolaños, Luis Argüello, Jesús Díaz Sariego, and Ángel Gabilondo. This mechanism complements the Church's Priva plan, with costs borne by the Church.