Portugal's Catholic Church has said it will set up a national committee to investigate the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
The new authority will coordinate the work of local church groups looking into possible cases of historical abuse by members of the clergy.
Portuguese bishops said on Thursday that the committee will "strengthen and broaden" the church’s response to any abuse allegations.
Plans for the national committee were announced after a four-day meeting at the Fátima
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