VOICED : Obispos franceses venderan "bienes" de la Iglesia para indemnizar a victimas de abusos

French bishops plan to sell church assets or take loans to compensate abuse victims, following a report on sexual abuse in the church. They will send recommendations to Pope Francis and request a team to evaluate diocesan actions. The church acknowledges its responsibility for over 216,000 abuse cases since 1950 and plans compensation without using donations. Legal reforms include a national independent body for claims, systematic background checks, and a canonical tribunal.

What action did the French bishops decide to take to compensate victims of clergy abuse?

• Use donations from the faithful

• Sell church assets or take loans

• Increase church taxes

• Seek government funding

Who did the French bishops ask to send a team to help assess the situation in the dioceses?

• The European Union

• Pope Francis

• The United Nations

• The French government

How many victims of sexual abuse in the church were estimated by the Independent Commission since 1950?

• Over 300,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 216,000

• Over 100,000

What is one of the measures decided by the church to handle claims of abuse?

• Establish a new church council

• Create an independent national body

• Appoint more bishops

• Increase church services

What systematic action will be taken for those working with minors in the church?

• Mandatory psychological evaluation

• Verification of judicial backgrounds

• Increased salary

• Additional vacation days