Spain & Opus Dei

Spain: Spain launched a reparations system for clerical abuse cases, requiring the participation of the Catholic Church and the Spanish government. The government has taken a strong role in addressing the crisis, with its ombudsman publishing a report on the scale of abuse.

Opus Dei: Former members of Opus Dei sought a meeting with Pope Leo XVI to discuss alleged psychological and other abuses within the movement, but the meeting was not arranged. Opus Dei in Argentina has denied accusations of human trafficking and labor exploitation.