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Cardinal José Cobo Cano says Pope Leo XIV’s Madrid leg exceeded expectations, with broad political and popular reception; he frames the Pope as a growing moral authority guiding future European discourse, urges fuller lay participation via the synod, notes a rising awareness among Gen Z, and reiterates the Church’s commitment to supporting abuse victims while revitalizing the Spanish Church.
Pope Leo XIV met privately in Madrid with six victims of clergy abuse, listening to their proposals to improve the Church’s response and reaffirming his closeness and commitment to creating a safe, healings-focused church; the meeting, organized by local Church figures, precedes his departure from Rome and aligns with Spain’s ongoing prevention and reparative efforts.
Pope Leo XIV addressed the sexual abuse crisis in the Church, emphasizing the importance of listening to victims, fostering dialogue among cardinals, and continuing efforts for reform and support, including upcoming meetings and initiatives rooted in Vatican II principles.
Harrods has allocated over £60 million to compensate alleged victims of abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, with a scheme open until March 2026, as part of its efforts to address past misconduct amid financial challenges.
The Justice Department is in advanced talks to settle with victims of Larry Nassar, with the expected amount close to $100 million, following findings that the FBI mishandled complaints about Nassar. More than 100 women sought over $1 billion for the FBI's failure. Nassar, who pleaded guilty to abusing patients and possessing child abuse images, is serving up to 175 years in prison. Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics have previously reached settlements with Nassar's victims.
The Federal Communications Commission has raised concerns about abusive partners using connected car apps to harass and track their victims, prompting the agency to send letters to nine major automakers seeking information about their apps and processes to assist abuse victims. The agency also inquired about the role of wireless communications providers in providing connectivity to cars and their compliance with the Safe Connections Act. The move comes after reports of car control and tracking apps being weaponized in abusive relationships, allowing for unwanted stalking and harassment, with experts emphasizing the need for solutions to help survivors stay safe.