CLEAN : French Church to sell assets or borrow to compensate victims of child abuse

The French bishops have decided to contribute to a fund by selling real estate assets from the Conference of Bishops or dioceses. They will not use church donations meant for evangelization or other missions but will utilize available security reserves. All bishops agreed to identify assets they can sell and may consider taking a loan if necessary to meet obligations.

What decision did the French bishops make regarding their real estate assets?

• To renovate them for better use

• To sell them to contribute to a fund

• To invest in new properties

• To donate them to charity

What will the bishops avoid using for the fund?

• Government grants

• Loans from banks

• Church donations for evangelization

• Personal savings

What financial resource will the bishops use instead of church donations?

• Security reserves

• Public donations

• Crowdfunding

• Government subsidies

What action have all bishops agreed to take regarding their dioceses?

• To expand their dioceses

• To identify assets they can sell

• To merge with other dioceses

• To increase church services

What financial step might the bishops consider if necessary?

• Increasing donations

• Raising taxes

• Cutting salaries

• Taking a loan