Vatican reveals Irish priest files

The Vatican, reeling from criticism over its handling of sexual abuse cases in Ireland, has taken the unusual step of publishing its internal files about a priest accused of molesting youngsters in Ireland and the US.

The files published on the website of Vatican Radio are part of the documentation the Holy See plans to turn over to US lawyers representing a man who says he was abused by the late Rev. Andrew Ronan. The man, known in court papers as John V. Doe, is seeking to hold the Vatican liable for the abuse.