Portuguese Catholic Church to Compensate Sexual Abuse Victims<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the women interviewed was a retired woman who actively collaborated with the Church, who referred to repeated sexual assaults. AFP also consulted the written testimony of another woman sent to the Apostolic Nunciature in the Moroccan capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She accuses the cardinal of inappropriate physical gestures, particularly insistent hugs, and an attempted physical advance from which she escaped. A diocesan source confirmed that at least three other women reported similar incidents during confession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No formal complaint has been filed with the Moroccan justice system, confirmed Vicar General Marc Helfer. The investigation rests exclusively with the Vatican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L\u00f3pez Romero, who was among the most prominent cardinals in the May 2025 conclave and was presented by the media as a potential papal candidate, issued a statement affirming: \u201cI have not committed any assault, violence, or sexual harassment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The religious leader assured that he will continue to fully cooperate with his superiors. Appointed by the Pope, cardinals form the inner circle of the Church\u2019s highest dignitaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The text reads, \u201cSexual abuse committed by the clergy members have led to distrust of the Catholic Church, acknowledges Father Anastasio Hidalgo Miram\u00f3n\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This case adds to the scandals that have plagued the Catholic Church. During the pontificate of Francis (2013-2025), a zero-tolerance policy was reaffirmed, and reforms were implemented to improve the handling of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
L\u00f3pez Romero, originally from Almer\u00eda, Spain, and a Paraguayan citizen after nearly 20 years of service in Paraguay and Bolivia, maintains strong ties with the South American Church. The Archdiocese of the Most Holy Assumption, led by Cardinal Adalberto Mart\u00ednez, issued a statement expressing its confidence in the full clarification of the allegations of sexual abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Paraguayan ecclesiastical authority stated that it was aware of the statement from Rabat, in which the prelate announced his removal from office upon confirming the investigation into inappropriate behavior toward adult women. The Archdiocese indicated that it considers it appropriate to await the outcome of the investigations and is offering its prayers for those involved. It also expressed its confidence that the process will unfold in accordance with truth, justice, and charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Author: HGV\/JF<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: @vaticannews_es<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: teleSUR English<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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