The Vatican responds to a scathing U.N. report on child sex abuse.<br/> <br />In a written statement, the Vatican says it will study the report and that it is committed to "defending and protecting the rights of the child."<br/> <br />The report by the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child says church officials kept quiet about sex abuse to protect the reputation of the church.<br/> <br />The church also hit back about criticisms about the Vatican's opposition to homosexual activity, contraception and abortion.<br/> <br />The Vatican called it quote "an attempt to interfere with Catholic Church teaching... and in the exercise of religious freedom."<br/> <br />At the United Nations in Switzerland, Miguel Hurtado, who says he was abused by his parish priest when he was 16, welcomes the report's findings.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) SNAP MEMBER MIGUEL HURTADO SAYING:<br/> <br />"I've been very touched by the recommendations and the conclusions of the report because I feel very validated."<br/> <br />Hurtado is also a m
