Survivors of clergy sexual abuse urge the Vatican to adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy similar to that of the US Catholic Church, which mandates the permanent removal of any priest guilty of sexual abuse. Despite calls for action from Pope Francis, survivors argue that protections for children should be global. The proposal for extending the policy was discussed in Rome, but key Vatican offices were absent, indicating uncertainty about its implementation. Experts suggest that a universal law could simplify protections against abuse, yet there is significant opposition within the Vatican to such a policy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)