New Vatican law for reporting of sex abuse

The Vatican released a sweeping new law that requires all Catholic priests and nuns worldwide to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-up by their superiors.

By Arete News - May 9, 2019

Pope Francis greets visitors in Vatican City with special emphasis on children (AN/Bradley Weber)

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