He said the Church has "suspended several clerics" and the Vatican has been "working (on the issue) for a long time". Francis said the problem could be found "anywhere" but was prevalent in "some new congregations and in some regions". By AFPMore by this AuthorABOARD PAPAL PLANE,Pope Francis admitted Tuesday that Catholic priests and bishops had sexually abused nuns, the latest scandal to rock the church. ABUSEIt said the Vatican received reports of priests abusing nuns in Africa in the 1990s. Five nuns -- in a rare public show of dissent within the Indian Church -- and dozens of supporters staged days of protests.

Source: Daily Nation February 06, 2019 04:41 UTC