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flag Nearly 4,400 people, mostly minors, were abused by Catholic clergy in Italy since 2020, with few clergy punished.

flag A victims’ group in Italy, Rete l’Abuso, says nearly 4,400 people, mostly minors and male, were abused by Catholic priests since 2020, based on survivor accounts, court records, and media reports. flag The group identified 1,250 suspected abuse cases involving priests, nuns, and church-affiliated staff, with only 76 priests facing church trials, 17 suspended, seven reassigned, and 18 defrocked or resigned. flag The Italian Bishops Conference did not comment, while the Vatican criticized Italy’s low response to safeguarding surveys. flag Pope Leo has urged bishops to address misconduct, continuing efforts started by Pope Francis. flag Support services are available for survivors in Australia and the U.S.

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