At least 15 women have accused Richard Daschbach of sexually abusing them when they were children at his shelter in the enclave of Oecusse, with fears that there may be many more victims.

The explosions outside the school perimeter were still powerful enough to cause the structure to lean 8cm, according to one of the nuns.

The landmark report, released Tuesday after two and a half years of investigations, follows widespread outrage over a string of sex abuse claims and prosecutions against Church officials worldwide.

Some conservative Catholics in Washington have greeted Biden's election with caution and suspicion.