Over 200 children abused by Catholic clergy in Germany, report finds

Over 200 children abused by Catholic clergy in Germany, report finds

Bishop Franz Jung calls ‘shameful and shocking’ that church leaders prioritized protecting institution over addressing victims' complaints for decades - Anadolu Ajansı

Silence, cover up: The suffering of those affected by abuse in the diocese of Würzburg is often documented, says Bishop Jung. If suspected, the prosecutor's office is now called on.

A report by the Archdiocese of Würzburg stated that at least 226 children and young people were sexually abused between 1945 and 2019. According to the report, 51 suspects are accused of more than 3,000 acts of abuse in total.