NZ Catholic church investigates 5 abuse complaints
New Zealand's Roman Catholic Church said Thursday it is investigating five new complaints of sexual abuse of children from at least 20 years ago.
The revelation of fresh inquiries comes as the church worldwide is rocked by allegations of child sex crimes committed by clergy — and days after New Zealand Roman Catholic Archbishop John Dew said the allegations have placed the church in crisis. Former Police Commissioner John Jamieson said he was investigating the five new historic sex abuse allegations against Catholic Church members in New Zealand. (AP)
