Bishop Vicent Ribas Prats of Ibiza and Formentera disputed a report by Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo, which accused his bishopric of not cooperating in a sexual abuse investigation. Ribas argued that the report’s conclusions were arbitrary and defended his diocese’s response, stating they had provided information on two abuse cases from 2011 and 2020. He noted legal constraints in sharing detailed information and highlighted the existence of a diocesan office for minor protection. Ribas expressed hope for a more comprehensive evaluation of the report at an upcoming bishops’ meeting.
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