Pope issues law requiring Catholic priests and nuns to report clergy sexual abuse

The move is part of a new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for failing to protect their flocks.

Pope issues law requiring Catholic priests and nuns to report clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis has issued a new law requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities.

The move is part of a new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for failing to protect their flocks.

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