Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
BBC News reports that the former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Former Australian, Bishop of Broome and Catholic.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Former Australian, Bishop of Broome, Catholic
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