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Jesuits Suspend Priest After Abuse Allegation in Alicante and Zaragoza

Prosecutors are assessing possible civil time limits, with church procedures following separate rules.

Overview

  • The order announced the provisional removal after receiving a complaint alleging abuse of a minor dating to 2000–2010.
  • An internal report arrived via the Jesuits’ reporting channel in July, and a credible testimony was obtained in September 2025.
  • Information has been handed to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the Spanish Episcopal Conference was notified.
  • The priest has been relieved of a Conference‑dependent role and is living in a Jesuit community without pastoral duties under supervisory measures.
  • The Jesuits are gathering additional testimonies, pledging cooperation with civil and ecclesiastical authorities, and inviting reports via [email protected].