The arrests of three priests in a single day over sexual abuse allegations is the biggest case of its kind in Spain , said a spokesman in Madrid for the Spanish church leadership , known as the Episcopal Conference . Police arrest Spanish priests and teacher in Granada , Granada , on suspicion of sex abuse . Catholic online journal : Daniel phoned alleged victim , sought forgiveness for church . Arrests of 12 priests in a single day is biggest case of its kind in Spain , official says . Court in Granada set to hear initial charges within three days .
Police arrest Spanish priests and teacher in Granada , Granada , on suspicion of sex abuse . Catholic online journal : Daniel phoned alleged victim , sought forgiveness for church . Arrests of 12 priests in a single day is biggest case of its kind in Spain , official says . Court in Granada set to hear initial charges within three days .