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George Pell

The last word on George Pell

Last Word Pell Knew Title: The last word on George Pell Author: Anne Manne Publisher: The Monthly Date: Jun2020 The royal commission’s damning verdict on what Pell knew about child sexual abuse in the Church What did Cardinal George Pell know about child sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic clergy, when did he know it, and

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News

Australia’s bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance

Bishops Church Governance Australia Title: Australia’s bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance Author: Michael Sainsbury – CNS Publisher: Crux Date: 05JUN2020 MUDGEE, Australia — Australia’s bishops and religious are considering the recommendations for change in a 208-page review into the governance of the church. If implemented, they would see administrative and financial control

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News

Leaked report needs ‘due consideration’ say bishops

Light Southern Cross Coleridge Title: Leaked report needs ‘due consideration’ say bishops Author: Marilyn Rodrigues Publisher: The Catholic Weekly Date: 05JUN2020 Confidential document appeared online before release In a shock move, a confidential advisory report to Australia’s Catholics bishops and religious superiors has been leaked to French Catholic newspaper La Croix after they were criticised

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Opinion

May the Global Church Discover ‘Light from the Southern Cross’

Leaked Light Southern Cross Title: May the Global Church Discover ‘Light from the Southern Cross’ Author: Richard R. Gaillardetz Publisher: Catholic Outlook with permission from La Croix International. Date: 04JUN2020 Review and analysis of “potentially groundbreaking document” on Church governance As the entire world struggles with the challenges, tragedies, and constraints imposed by the current

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News

Australian bishops’ report advocates major changes to church governance

Confidential Report Church Governance Title: Australian bishops’ report advocates major changes to church governance Author: Joshua J. McElwee Publisher: NCR Online Date: 03JUN2020 A new report commissioned by Australia’s bishops and religious orders recommends a series of radical changes to the way the Catholic Church operates across the country, tackling issues as far-ranging as women’s

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Blog

JOHN MENADUE. The Light From the Southern Cross.A Report on Catholic Church Governance

Confidential Light Southern Cross Title: JOHN MENADUE. The Light From the Southern Cross.A Report on Catholic Church Governance Author: John Menadue Publisher: John Menadue—Pearls & Irritations Date: 02JUN2020 This confidential 208 page Report ‘promoting Co-Responsible Governance in the Catholic Church in Australia’ was commissioned by the Australian Catholic Bishops and Religious Superiors to review the

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News

Catholic Church to be sued by ex school principal who complained about paedophile priest

Sleeman Sues Melbourne Archdiocese Title: Catholic Church to be sued by ex school principal who complained about paedophile priest Presenter: Samantha Donovan Publisher: ABC Radio News and Current Affairs Date: 01JUN2020 Download Catholic Church to be sued by ex school principal who complained about paedophile priest (2.29 MB) Download 2.29 MB A former Catholic school

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George Pell

Inside stories: Lawyers on the trials of the Pell case

Law Institute Victoria Pell Title: Inside stories: Lawyers on the trials of the Pell case Author: Karin Derkley Publisher: Law Institute Victoria website Date: 01JUN2020 In a sexual abuse case that has polarised opinion, for the solicitors working on both sides it has been business as usual. When the High Court announced on 7 April that

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Child Sexual Abuse

Reporting abuse — the church’s blind spot

Reporting Abuse Church Blindspot Title: Reporting abuse — the church’s blind spot Authors: Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris Publisher: Church Executive website Date: 28MAY2020 When in doubt, REPORT.  If every allegation of child sexual abuse was simply reported by church leaders to appropriate authorities, the resulting positive impact would be immeasurable. Survivors of abuse would

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