Groups ask court to investigate Pope for crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court has been formally asked to investigate Pope Benedict for alleged crimes against humanity.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011 - 17:09

The International Criminal Court has been formally asked to investigate Pope Benedict for alleged crimes against humanity.

Papers have been lodged by two groups alleging the Pontiff and a number of Vatican officials "tolerated and enabled" the cover up of clerical child sexual abuse.

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