abuse

CRIME

Fifteen Italian prison officers probed for alleged torture

CRIME

Italian police uncover gang that 'brainwashed kids and sold them to foster parents'

Police have arrested 18 people, including a mayor, doctors and social workers, for allegedly brainwashing children into thinking their parents had abused them so they could be sold to foster parents.

France demands Vatican lift envoy’s immunity over abuse

LAWSUIT

Abuse victim sues Vatican in bid to identify predators

ABUSE

Pope calls for ‘concrete measures’ at Vatican’s landmark summit on sex abuse

ABUSE

Pope Francis silent on claim he ignored abuse

SEX

Five years on, Pope Francis under fire over sex abuse scandals

FOOTBALL

Verona fined €20,000 for Matuidi racist abuse

ABUSE

Nuns ‘sex slaves’ scandal fresh blow to Catholic church

ABUSE

Vatican arrests ex-diplomat in child sex abuse probe

ABUSE

Vatican removes Guam bishop for sexual abuse

RELIGION

Panel tells Vatican to react ‘directly and compassionately’ to sex abuse victims