Pope tells clergy: Never try to cover up child abuse

February 05, 2015 19:04

Pope Francis has sent Catholic clergy a powerful reminder of their duty to stamp out sexual abuse of children by priests, warning that they must never let a fear of scandal lead to cover-ups.

AFP reports that in a strongly-worded letter to the heads of national bishops' conferences and religious orders, the Pope demanded "close and complete" cooperation with a new child protection commission he has established at the Vatican.

The commission has been given a brief to drive reform on an issue that has severely damaged the Church's authority and reputation in many countries around the world.

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