爱尔兰报告说,天主教会虐待儿童的指控在16年中是最高的,这与美国的下降形成对照。 Ireland reports highest child abuse allegations in Catholic Church in 16 years, contrasting with US decline.

爱尔兰天主教会的虐待儿童指控显著增加,2024年报告了385起新指控,是16年来最高的。 The Catholic Church in Ireland saw a significant rise in child abuse allegations, with 385 new claims reported in 2024, the highest in 16 years. 同时,美国天主教主教会议报告说,美国的类似指控下降了32%,2023-2024年报告了902个案件。 Meanwhile, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops reported a 32% decline in similar allegations in the US, with 902 cases reported in 2023-2024. 在爱尔兰,增加的原因是关于宗教学校虐待的报告,多数指控发生在1960年代至1980年代。 In Ireland, the increase followed a report on abuse in religious schools, with most allegations dating from the 1960s to 1980s.