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Church in Panama

Report finds inadequate record-keeping, responses to abuse complaints in Panama

“A rigorous and complete record is needed.”

Michelle La Rosa
Sep 22, 2026
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The Archdiocese of Panama is in need of significant new procedures to both prevent and respond to incidents of abuse, said an international research group in a new assessment.

Among the recommendations contained in the assessment are improved procedures for listening to abuse victims, better record-keeping, reparation measures for victims, and clear code…

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