<p>Pope Francis has waived the ability to cite papal secrecy in dealing with sexual abuse cases, the Vatican said on Tuesday in a statement.</p>.<p>So-called "pontifical secrecy" is a rule of confidentiality designed to protect sensitive information related to the governance of the Roman Catholic Church.</p>
<p>Pope Francis has waived the ability to cite papal secrecy in dealing with sexual abuse cases, the Vatican said on Tuesday in a statement.</p>.<p>So-called "pontifical secrecy" is a rule of confidentiality designed to protect sensitive information related to the governance of the Roman Catholic Church.</p>