Conferencia Episcopal Española (CEE)

The Conferencia Episcopal Española (CEE), or Spanish Episcopal Conference, is the assembly of Catholic bishops of Spain. It represents the Catholic Church in Spain and addresses issues of religious and social importance. The CEE is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in a landmark agreement with the Spanish government and the Defensor del Pueblo (Ombudsman) to establish a process for compensating victims of sexual abuse within the Church. Recent developments include the signing of a protocol where the Defensor del Pueblo will review past abuse cases, even those that have prescribed, and determine appropriate reparations, including financial compensation, to be paid by the Church. This agreement marks a significant step towards addressing the issue of abuse within the Church and providing redress to victims, highlighting the CEE's role in this process.