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Americans can now see a famous portrait of the Pacific Islander who captivated 18th-century England for the first time

In 1774, a young man in his early 20s named Mai arrived in England.

The Conversation · Oct 12

Secrets in the suitcase that still haunt Anglican church sexual abuse survivor Beth Heinrich

Beth Heinrich has become the public face of a battle to see the Anglican church admit its failings in its handling of historical child sexual abuse claims, holding onto a battered, brown suitcase of "love letters", photographs and trinkets.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Ex-governor-general Peter Hollingworth faces second Anglican Church inquiry into handling of child abuse

A second Anglican Church investigation probing former governor-general Peter Hollingworth's handling of child abuse during his tenure as Archbishop of Brisbane in the 1990s, has been held in secret.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

Ex-governor-general Peter Hollingworth 'fit for ministry' despite misconduct, Anglican Church board finds

An Anglican Church investigation finds Dr Hollingworth committed misconduct by knowingly allowing paedophile priests to remain in the church when he was Brisbane archbishop, but is "fit for ministry", provided he apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse at the hands of those priests.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

Push to have disgraced former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked to be heard by Anglican Church panel

A push from survivors to have former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked for his handling of paedophiles in his diocese reaches a critical juncture, with a hearing by the church's independent investigation panel scheduled this week.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023