Children caught in conflict zones

Thousands are held for months or years as security threats and many tortured |

Australian

police said yesterday they are investigating child abuse complaints against Vatican finance chief George Pell, but had not yet decided whether to press charges.

It follows explosive allegations against the cardinal aired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which he strongly denied.

“That’s a matter that we investigated and still are investigating,” Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said of the claims. (AFP)