Saturday, July 13, 2013

Vatican: Pope tightens penalties for child abuse

Vatican: Pope tightens penalties for child abuse

   
 

Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Thursday announced a reform of the Vatican penal code, introducing tighter penalties for child abuse, financial crimes and official leaks, while abolishing life sentences. The move comes in the wake of: paedophilia scandals that rocked the Catholic Church in recent years; allegations of wrongdoing at its bank, the Institute of Religious Works;… [Read More...]

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