Pope widens criminal punishment for child abuse in Vatican
Pope Francis on Thursday bolstered criminal legislation against child abuse in the Vatican in an overhaul of laws that apply to the clergy and lay people who work in the tiny city state.
The Vatican said in a statement that the pope's decree included "a broader definition of the category of crimes against minors" including child prostitution, sexual acts with children and child pornography. The new norms also increase criminal liability for people working in Vatican departments. (AFP)
