Current Affairs: Pope does not respond to cover-up accusation

Current Affairs: Pope apologises to Ireland, doesn't respond to accusation Pope Francis has refused to respond to allegations by a former Vatican official that he helped cover up sex abuse by a cardinal in the United States for years.

Pope Francis (L), flanked by Vatican spokesperson Greg Burke (R), listens to a journalist's question during a press conference. EPA/GREGORIO BORGIA / POOL Source: AP