Slovak Man Abused by Two Priests Still Awaits Compensation After Half Century
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A Slovak man originally from Košice has waited more than 50 years for compensation after being sexually abused by two Catholic priests during his childhood. Jozef Zapotoka, who has lived in Helsingborg, Sweden for over 30 years, remains without redress for the abuse he suffered decades ago. The case highlights ongoing struggles by survivors of clerical abuse in Slovakia to obtain recognition and compensation from the Catholic Church, which has faced mounting pressure across Europe to address historical cases of sexual abuse by clergy members.