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Pope Admits Clerics Abused Nuns

Pope Francis admits nuns have been sexually abused by clerics.

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has admitted that nuns have been sexually abused by clerics - and in one case kept as sex slaves. He said the Church was attempting to address the problem but said it was "still going on".

Also in the programme: A Taliban spokesman promises protection for women if they come to power in Afghanistan; and the mystery of the dead birds washing up on the Dutch coast.

(PHOTO: Pope Francis. CREDIT: EPA)

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Wed 6 Feb 201920:06GMT

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  • Wed 6 Feb 201920:06GMT

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