Pope Francis is to set up a Vatican committee to fight sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church and offer help to victims.
The announcement, by the archbishop of Boston, follows a meeting between the Pope and his eight cardinal advisers.
It comes days after the Vatican refused a UN request for information on alleged abuse by priests, nuns or monks.
One of the main Italian associations of clerical abuse survivors has said it has "little trust" in the Vatican.
Pope Francis has said dealing with sex abuse is vital for the Church's credibility.
Earlier this week the Pope expressed his compassion for the many victims of sex abuse by priests around the world.

Bron: BBC News
Datum: 05/12/2013

Mening:
Nog geen oplossing, maar zeker wel een heel belangrijke stap in de goede richting van de Kerk om eindelijk eens korte metten te maken met deze rotte appel van een pedofilie.
Hiermee erkent de Kerk het probleem, waarmee dus de eerste van de 5 fases van het Kûbler-Ross model (The five stages of grief) wordt overwonnen.