Pope Francis removes a Chilean priest under investigation in a case involving the sexual abuse of children.

A leaked study finds that Catholic priests in Germany sexually abused thousands of children over nearly seven decades.

The Catholic Church in Australia said on Friday it would oppose laws forcing priests to report child abuse when they learn about it in the confessional.

Reports of Child abuse at state-run children shelter homes have shaken India.

Reports of child abuse, investigations of child abuse, and Family Court hearings in the US have increased sharply since 2016.

A new UK parliamentary report revealing the use of child spies in covert operations is “disturbing” and is a “deep intrusion” into family relationships, an expert says

British police and intelligence agencies are using children as spies in covert operations against terrorists, gangs and drug dealers.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls on Pope Francis to sack disgraced archbishop Philip Wilson, who has been convicted of covering up child sex abuse but who remains employed by the Church.

Victims of child sex abuse will be able to sue institutions such as churches.

US border agents have physically and sexually abused more than 100 migrant children who were in their custody, says a report.