France cardinal on trial over child sex abuse coverup

Philippe Barbarin, one of the most senior Catholics involved in the scandal, is accused of helping to cover up abuse.

One of the most senior figures of the French Catholic Church involved in a sexual abuse scandal has gone on trial.

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, the archbishop of Lyon is accused of helping to cover up abuse against children.

 

Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari has more.