Abuse inquiry deserves to be studied: Pope

The Vatican has acknowledged the final findings of Australia's child abuse royal commission, saying the report "deserves to be studied seriously".

The final report from the child abuse royal commission "deserves to be studied seriously", the Vatican says. Source: AAP

The final report from the child abuse royal commission "deserves to be studied seriously", the Vatican says.

The child abuse royal commission's final report on Friday recommended celibacy should be voluntary for the clergy to reduce the risk of harm to children.