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Victorian Catholic diocese found vicariously liable for child sexual abuse in landmark ruling

Ballarat Diocese Liable Abuse Title: Victorian Catholic diocese found vicariously liable for child sexual abuse in landmark ruling Author: Christopher Knaus Publisher: The Guardian Date: 05JAN2022 Church’s argument that it was not responsible for the abuse was rejected and described as ‘affront to common sense’. The Catholic church’s failed attempt to argue it was not

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Survivors abused by ‘sadistic’ priest win compensation battle, but money ‘won’t change’ impact

Bryan Coffey Clergy Abuse Title: Survivors abused by ‘sadistic’ priest win compensation battle, but money ‘won’t change’ impact Author: Matt Neal Publisher: ABC News Date: 26AUG2021 Two men who were abused by a paedophile priest in regional Victoria in the 1960s have reached landmark settlement agreements with the Catholic Church. Key Points: Coffey, who died in

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Clergy abuse survivor draws support for petition to defrock Pell

Pope Francis Defrock Pell Title: Clergy abuse survivor draws support for petition to defrock Pell Author: Matt Neal Publisher: ABC News Date: 11MAY2020 A petition started by a clergy abuse survivor has received more than 30,000 signatures supporting his call for Cardinal George Pell to be defrocked. Key points: Clergy abuse survivor Paul Levey has

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Cardinal Pell’s acquittal stirs abuse survivor memories in Ballarat hometown

Pell Belinda Coates Ballarat Title: Cardinal Pell’s acquittal stirs abuse survivor memories in Ballarat hometown Publisher: Channel News Asia (CNA)/ Reuters/jt Date: 09APR2020 MELBOURNE: A thick line of black tape obscures Cardinal George Pell’s name on a board lauding ordained alumni of St Patrick’s College in the Australian town of Ballarat as coloured ribbons flutter

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