oversight

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of "any pastoral oversight or governance role" at the church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn said in a statement.

But much of the oversight is left to the states and local districts.

And, as Trump’s second term proceeds, what, if any, oversight will the House or the Senate do?

Mr Rome also said gaining oversight of large providers' finances would be difficult as they often operate through a network of companies, while smaller firms may only have to disclose limited financial information.

She said safeguarding processes and training within the Church had changed in recent years but independent oversight was needed.