Victims Group in Poland Maps 255 Sex Abuse Cases by Priests

Victims Group in Poland Maps 255 Sex Abuse Cases by Priests
Protesters carry a map of Poland with 255 documented cases of sexual abuse of minors by the country's Catholic priests, as they march in WARSAW, Poland, Oct. 7, 2018, The writing on the banner reads: "Bishop. Hiding Pedophilia is a Crime." AP Photo/Alik Keplicz
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WARSAW, Poland—A private foundation published a map Sunday showing where Catholic priests in Poland have been accused of child sexual abuse, adding pressure on the church in the predominantly Catholic country to respond.

The Have No Fear foundation, which represents abuse survivors, said the map of cases it compiled represented 255 children under age 15 who were abused by priests across Poland. The cases were drawn from court records, media reports and survivor accounts gathered by the foundation, the organization said.