"Disturbing Findings: 1,000 Cases of Sexual Abuse Uncovered in Swiss Catholic Church"

A year-long study commissioned by the Swiss Conference of Bishops has revealed over 1,000 cases of sexual abuse in the Swiss Catholic Church since the mid-20th century, with nearly three-fourths of the cases involving minors. The study, led by two University of Zurich historians, found that the abuse was predominantly perpetrated by male individuals. The report highlighted that the identified cases likely represent only a fraction of the actual abuse that occurred. The study also revealed that church officials often transferred accused and convicted clerics to avoid secular prosecution, prioritizing the interests of the Catholic Church over the well-being and protection of parishioners. The Swiss Conference of Bishops acknowledged their responsibility and announced a Vatican-ordered investigation into the claims of sexual abuse in Switzerland.