Santo Domingo.- Several youngsters who were allegedly sexually abused by former Vatican envoy the late Josef Wesolowski went to the National District Office of the Prosecutor on Wednesday, to demand compensation.

One boy said he needs the money to help his family, elcaribe.com.do reports.

Wesolowski, charged with sexually abusing boys during his tenure in the Dominican Republic, died at the Vatican reportedly from a heart attack last Friday.

The defrocked prelate was awaiting trial on the charges, after the first hearing was suspended, complaining of discomfort.