Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse

A Vatican court heard graphic descriptions of sexual abuse on Wednesday as two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks. The first hearing lasted only eight minutes as charges were read to Father Gabriele Martinelli, 28, who was a minor for most of the time of the alleged abuse, and Father Enrico Radice, 72, who was rector. Neither of the two defendants has responded publicly to the accusations and the defense has not yet entered a formal plea. The abuse took place between…