The Holy See said
Friday that its prosecutor, the Promoter of Justice, has opened
an investigation into a possible violation of laws relating to
child pornography images by a member of its diplomatic corps in
Washington.
It said it has recalled the priest in question, who is
currently in Vatican City, following notification from the US
State Department.
"It should be noted that, as provided by the laws in force
applicable to all preliminary inquiries, the investigations
carried by the Promoter of Justice are subject to investigative
confidentiality," a statement said.
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