Church in Australia
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Archbishop Wilson's conviction of not reporting abuse overturned
A district judge overturned Thursday the conviction of Archbishop Philip Wilson for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse... Read more
Tasmania may criminalize priests for upholding seal of confession
Catholic priests in the Australian state of Tasmania could face jail time if they fail to report sexual abuse disclosed... Read more
Australian bishops defend seal of confession in response to sex abuse report
Australian bishops have accepted the vast majority of recommendations made after a five-year investigation into sexual abuse in the country. Read more
In Australia, Christian Brothers sex abuse settlement a first after lawsuit limits end
The Christian Brothers have reached a settlement with a dying 74-year-old Australian man for physical and sexual abuse he suffered... Read more
Australia's national compensation plan for child sex abuse victims begins
On Sunday Australia launched a program to compensate the victims of institutional child sex abuse. Read more
Australian Catholic migrant office slams new asylum seekers law
The Australian bishops' office for migrants and refugees has termed “unethical” legislation signed into law last week that gives the... Read more
Australian bishops welcome new head of pastoral life commission
The Australian bishops' conference has welcomed Alison Burt as the new leadership steering the national Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life... Read more
Relic of St. Francis Xavier arrives in Australia
A relic of 16th century Jesuit missionary, St. Francis Xavier, has arrived in Australia ahead of a 3-month tour of... Read more
