Rev . Conti denies charges of child molestation at trial in Italy , Vatican . Potentially explosive trial being held in the shadow of the Vatican . Ruggero Conti , former adviser to mayor of Rome , was arrested in June 2008 . The group , La Caramella Buona , met with the alleged victims and their families , Mirabile told reporters on Friday . Church has been rocked by allegations of child abuse by Irish clergy in Europe .
Rev . Conti denies charges of child molestation at trial in Italy , Vatican . Potentially explosive trial being held in the shadow of the Vatican . Ruggero Conti , former adviser to mayor of Rome , was arrested in June 2008 . Church has been rocked by allegations of child abuse by Irish clergy in Europe .