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Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers
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Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers

  • By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

The Vatican's child protection board says the Catholic Church has a moral duty to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal. Financial reparations and sanctions for abusers and their enablers are seen as essential. The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors focused on reparations in its second annual report. It highlights the need for monetary settlements to provide victims with therapy and assistance. The report also calls for accountability, transparency, and effective prevention strategies. It emphasizes that the church must listen to victims, apologize, and implement concrete measures to prevent future abuse.

6 years prison for hotel rape
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6 years prison for hotel rape

  • Daily Journal staff report

A 37-year-old North Carolina doctor found guilty of raping a 27-year-old woman in September 2023 at a Marriott hotel near the airport was sent…

San Mateo celebrates canine residents
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San Mateo celebrates canine residents

  • By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff
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Last year, in a region known for its dog-friendliness, one of the most populous cities in San Mateo County became acutely aware that it was on…