A former Vatican diplomat who accused the Pope of covering up reports of clerical sex abuse is lying low over fears for his safety, it is claimed.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano wrote in a letter that Pope Francis knew of allegations against a US cardinal five years before accepting his resignation.
Italian blogger Aldo Maria Valli later said the archbishop had told him that he had "purchased an aeroplane ticket".
The senior priest has made no further comment since the weekend.
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