GENEVA
The Local
A UN watchdog body on Friday urged the Vatican to live up to Pope Francis’ pledge to stamp out child sex abuse by priests, calling on the Church to ensure violators face justice.
In a report three weeks after it grilled top Vatican representatives at a public hearing, the UN Committee Against Torture said the Roman Catholic Church had made strides, but spotlighted continued failings.
In a statement, the Vatican said it had “taken note” of the findings and would give them “serious consideration”.
The committee, which monitors not only torture but also other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment, urged the Church to take “effective measures” to monitor the behaviour of clergy and lay personnel.
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