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Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

The findings of a Catholic Church investigation into a former high-ranking clergyman convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous men will be sent to the Vatican.

AAP · Aug 14

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Peak industry groups are adding their weight to mounting calls for a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

AAP · Jan 1

'Time of my life': Aussie cardinal's conclave insight

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has reflected on his opportunity to participate in the secretive conclave process that resulted in Pope Leo's election.

AAP · May 9, 2025

Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator

A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Vatican considers child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop

A Catholic church leader says the Vatican is considering the findings of a church investigation into “very serious and deeply distressing” child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Vatican considering report into ‘very serious’ allegations against former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders, church says

Archbishop of Perth says the former bishop has denied the ‘deeply distressing’ allegations

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Australian Catholics mourn Benedict

Cathedrals in Australia are hosting special masses to mourn the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose funeral is being held in Vatican City.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

More allegations of indecent dealings with children levelled against former Fremantle school priest

A Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing Fremantle schoolboys in the 1980s is also known for kissing and touching younger members of his flock in another southern Perth parish.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022