VOICED : Vaticano habla ante la ONU sobre abuso a

The UN has urged the Catholic Church to take decisive action against child sexual abuse. The Vatican faced questions from the Committee on the Rights of the Child, marking the first time a Vatican delegation explained the abuse cases. The issue is severe due to the trust placed in clergy members. Pope Francis has called these scandals a shame, but victims demand more than words. There is a call for the Vatican to release records to the police and punish those who cover up abuse. The Church has a history of transferring offenders instead of reporting them, and the Committee insists the Vatican should set a precedent for change.

What did the United Nations request from the Catholic Church regarding child abuse?

• To increase their charitable activities

• To act more decisively against child sexual abuse

• To build more churches

• To focus on adult education

Who faced questions from the Committee on the Rights of the Child?

• Representatives of the United Nations

• Members of the clergy

• Victims of abuse

• Vatican representatives

According to Pope Francis, what do the scandals of child abuse represent for the Church?

• A minor issue

• A financial burden

• A source of pride

• A shame for the Church

What do victims demand beyond words from the Church?

• Public apologies

• More prayers

• Financial compensation

• Concrete actions to ensure safety

What is the Vatican urged to do with records of sexual crimes?

• Destroy them

• Keep them confidential

• Publish them online

• Hand them over to the police