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The Vatican protests against the UN's stance, particularly the US criticism of its views on abortion and contraception. The church maintains a historical tradition of conducting independent investigations, separate from civil authorities. The Vatican argues that its hierarchical structure does not allow direct control over distant priests, highlighting the varying motivation levels among episcopal conferences.

What is the primary reason for the Vatican's protest against the United Nations?

• Trade disagreements

• Immigration policies

• Criticism from the US on abortion and contraception

• The UN's stance on climate change

Which past conferences are mentioned in relation to the Vatican's stance on abortion?

• Paris and London

• New York and Tokyo

• Cairo and Beijing

• Rome and Madrid

What has been the traditional approach of the Church regarding investigations into clergy?

• No investigations at all

• Joint investigations with civil authorities

• Public trials

• Independent ecclesiastical investigations

What change is suggested regarding the Church's investigations?

• Allowing civil justice to interfere

• Abolishing all investigations

• Making investigations public

• Increasing the number of investigations

What is a challenge faced by the Vatican in controlling the actions of priests worldwide?

• Language barriers

• Insufficient funding

• Dependence on episcopal conferences

• Lack of communication