Pope Francis' 'zero tolerance' policy on paedophilia

2015-07-15 12

For the first time, the Vatican is holding a criminal trial on paedophilia charges. The case involves a former Vatican ambassador accused of sexually abusing boys while serving in the Dominican Republic. But does the trial finally show the Catholic Church's commitment to tackling the issue? FRANCE 24's Natalia Mendoza and Sarah Morris report from Rome.


Programme prepared by Patrick Lovett

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