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"Cleric
suspected of child abuse in US jailed in Australia", Melbourne, The Public
Opinion, July 24, 2015.
"Catholic
Brother Bernard Hartman jailed for three years over sex attacks on children in
1970s and 1980s", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Padraic Murphy, July 24, 2015.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne knew a Marianist brother was a sexual
predator of children decades ago but it was not until today his victims finally
saw him jailed. …
"Jail
for Catholic brother over Vic abuse", Melbourne, Sky News, July 24, 2015.
An American Catholic brother who abused two little girls in Melbourne after
gaining their parents' trust will spend the next two years behind bars. Marianist
Brother Bernard Joseph Hartman, now 75, was invited into family homes for
dinner while he was a teacher and counsellor at the then-St Paul's College in
the 1970s. …
"60
Minutes investigates alleged Westminster paedophile network [w/ video]”,
Australia, News.com.au, Ross Coulthart, July 20, 2015.
"Westminster
paedophile scandal: Tory minister Leon Brittan 'liked boys to dress in women's
underwear' [w/ video]", UK, International Business Times, Ewan Palmer,
July 20, 2015.
Former home secretary Leon Brittan and ex-MI6 agent Peter Hayman are among
the suspects who were involved in paedophile rings operating in the 1980s,
according to reports. The late Conservative MP and British diplomat were both
named by alleged victims during an investigation by Australian current affairs
programme 60 Minutes entitled Spies,
Lords and Predators. …
"SNAP
Update, Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child
Sexual Abuse is Off to an Impressive Start", USA, Hamilton and Griffin on
Rights, Guest Blog, July 20, 2015.
A half a billion dollars. That’s how much Australian government officials
will spend. Five years (through 2017). That’s how long they’ll work. Toward
what end? Investigating, exposing – and hopefully preventing – future child sex
crimes and cover ups in institutions. … So what makes this Australian
initiative, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
Abuse, significant and different? …
"Child
sexual abuse claims no longer subject to limitation periods in Victoria",
Victoria, Lexology, Gadens Lawyers, July 16 2015.
Victoria has now abolished limitation periods within which to sue for injury
arising out of child abuse. …
"Child
sex abuse: Criminally liable institutions could be ordered to pay
compensation", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee, July 17, 2015.
… The report,
published on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
Abuse's website on Friday, said organisations should be held criminally liable
for abuse perpetrated by people linked to them, because targeting only
offenders did not offer victims complete justice. …
"Research
report into sentencing for child sexual abuse in institutional contexts
released", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to
Child Sexual Abuse, July 17, 2015.
The Royal Commission has released a report that examines sentencing law and
practice in Australia as it relates to institutional child sexual abuse. The
report was prepared by Emeritus Professor Arie Freiberg from Monash University,
Hugh Donnelly from the Judicial Commission of New South Wales and Dr Karen
Gelb, a consultant criminologist. …
"National
Child Abuse Redress Scheme ‘Complicated’", Australia, Pro Bono, July 16,
2015.
… “Our terms of reference require us to consider justice for survivors,” Justice McClellan said. “There are three avenues through which justice can be provided. The first two are the civil and criminal justice systems. However, legal proceedings often present insurmountable challenges, both financial and emotional, to survivors. There can be no doubt that for many people their only opportunity for justice will be through an effective redress scheme. …
"Institutions
need to be accountable for child abuse under their care: RC Chair [audio report]", Perth,
ABC – AM, Bridget Brennan, July 15, 2015.
"Malka
Leifer: Former Melbourne Jewish school principal wins further delay in fight
against extradition from Israel on abuse allegations", Melbourne, ABC
News, Sophie McNeill, July 16, 2015.
"Female
Jewish principal who fled to Israel after being accused of child sex abuse
claims she is 'psychotic and stressed' as she fights extradition to
Melbourne", Melbourne, Daily Mail, Emily Crane and Sarah Dean, July 15,
2015.
"Evangelical
church failed WA sexual abuse victim", Perth, news.com.au, July 12, 2015.
"Lismore
priest arrested 90 minutes before Crescent Head tribute over historic child sex
allegations", NSW, Daily Telegraph, Ashlee Mullany, July 11, 2015.
"Catholic
brother who taught at North Catholic faces sentencing in Australia for sexual
assaults", USA, Pennsylvania,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, July 10, 2015.
"OH--PA--Cleric
who worked in Dayton and Pittsburgh abused girl with turkey baster",
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, July 9, 2015.
"US
child molester would be a soft target in jail, court told", Melbourne,
Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, July 8, 2015.
"Catholic
brother a brazen offender who grossly abused his child victims, Melbourne court
hears", Melbourne, ABC News, July 8, 2015.
"Paedophile
Catholic brother underwent psycho-sexual therapy", Melbourne, The Age,
Mark Russell, July 8, 2015.
"Archbishop
Fisher: Australian critics want Cardinal Pell ‘humiliated’", Rome, Crux,
John L. Allen Jr., July 2, 2015.
"Man
claims sadistic sex abuse[w/ video]”, WA, The West Australian, Amanda Banks,
July 2, 2015.
… A writ filed this week outlines the Perth man’s claims of psychiatric and
psychological harm from the abuse he alleges was inflicted at Castledare Boys
Home by Brothers Verdon, Dick and Daly between 1971 and 1973. …
"George
Pell deserves the same justice we all demand", VIC, Herald Sun, Greg
Craven, June 30, 2015.
"Signing
deal goes against church wishes, says parent", SA, The Australian,
Meredith Booth, June 30, 2015.
"Royal
Commission into child sexual abuse: children in care denied access to their own
files", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Bibby, June 29, 2015.
"Lismore
Marist Brothers child sex abuse case wait continues", NSW, Northern Star,
June 29, 2015.
"Passport
proves Cardinal George Pell’s point", VIC, The Courier Mail, June 27,
2015.
"Powerful
portrait of clergy sexual abuse survivor entered into Archibald", VIC, The
Courier, Melissa Cunningham, June 26, 2015.
"Ex-priest
faces 26 sex charges", NSW, Northern Daily Leader, Ken Grimson, June 26,
2015.
A magistrate has refused to suppress the name of a former Catholic priest
who has been charged over historic child sex offences allegedly committed in
parts of northern NSW. John Joseph Farrell, 62, was charged on Wednesday by
specialist detectives from a strike force set up to investigate alleged
assaults upon young children in northern NSW several decades ago. …
"Thornbury
Bookstore murder of Maria James: priest Anthony Bongiorno cleared", WA,
Perth Now, Tom Minear, June 26, 2015.
"Sydney
Catholic Diocese Sends Letter Warning Businesses To Not Support Gay
Marriage", Sydney, Star Observer, Julie Greksa, June 26, 2015.
"Remaining
submissions for redress consultation paper published", Canberra, Royal
Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse, June 26, 2015.
"New
hope for clergy abuse survivors", VIC, The Courier, Matthew Dixon June 26,
2015.
"Former
DPP Nicholas Cowdery accuses NSW police of collusion with Catholic
Church", Canberratimes.com.au, Joanne McCarthy, June 23, 2015.
…
The Protea report backed reports by the Newcastle Herald and the ABC's
Lateline
in October 2013, based on police documents obtained under freedom of
information by Greens Justice spokesman David Shoebridge, alleging an informal
arrangement between police and the church that breached section 316. …
"OPINION:
Bishop’s actions speak volumes", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Sean Tynan June
29, 2015.
The following is a response to Gabriel Wingate-Pearse’s opinion piece (‘‘Compassion,
and so on’’ Herald, 23/6) .
"Gabriel
Wingate-Pearse: Compassion, and so on", Newcatle, Newcastle Herald,
Gabriel Wingate-Pearse, June 22, 2015.
"Inspector
Beth Cullen failed to investigate child sex abuse allegations, Police Integrity
Commission finds", NSW, ABC News, Lorna Knowles, June 19, 2015.
"Stop
the silence: Terry Skippen, victim, survivor of paedophile Brother
Romauld", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, June 18, 2015.
Terry Skippen was 13 in 1960 when he was sexually abused in his classroom by
Hunter Marist Brother Romuald, and 65 in 2012 when he became the first of
Romuald's victims to make a statement to police. …
"Sydney’s
Jewish community taking action to detect child sex abuse in wake of Royal
Commission findings", Melbourne, Daily Telegraph, Robbie Patterson, June
18, 2015.
"Paedophile
Brother Francis Cable jailed over sexual abuse of Marist Brothers
students", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Bibby, June 18, 2015.
"The
frail monster with a walking stick: Victims cheer as Catholic teacher is jailed
for at least eight years for horrific abuse during 15-year reign of
terror", NSW, Daily Mail, Belinda Grant Geary, June 18, 2015.
"Former
Marist Brother William Cable jailed for sexually abusing schoolchildren",
NSW, ABC News, Emily Laurence, June 18, 2015.
"Victims’
symposium to be held in Perth next month", Perth, MICE BTN, June 17, 2015.
Leaders in the field of ‘victim services and research’ will discuss the
latest ways to improve the lives of victims at the 15th International Symposium
of the World Society of Victimology (WSV), to be held 05 – 09 July in Perth,
Western Australia. …"Bishop
horrified: 'We can’t have mates looking after mates'", Newcastle, NSW,
Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, June 17, 2015.
Up to 30 perpetrators over four decades have molested children – including
the children of priests – within the Anglican diocese of Newcastle, an
emotional Bishop Greg Thompson said in an extraordinary interview after
apologising to victims and the community on Wednesday. …
"Archbishop
Philip Wilson: More than 40 witnesses named in brief of evidence", NSW,
Newcastle Herald, Gabriel Wingate-Pearse, June 17, 2015.
There are more than 40 witnesses named in a brief of evidence against former
Hunter priest, Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson, who is accused of concealing
child sex abuse in the Catholic church. ...
"Anglican
bishop apologises for child sexual abuse and cover-ups", Newcastle, NSW,
ABC News, June 16, 2015.
"Guest
Blog: BishopAccountability.Org Update, Will New Vatican Tribunal Provide
Retrospective Justice?", USA, Hamilton and Grffin on Rights, Terry
McKiernan, June 15, 2015.
In the children’s rights community, and especially among Catholics, the big
news this past week was the decision by Pope Francis to create a new tribunal
in Rome, which will try bishops who have covered up child abuse or have enabled
the perpetrators. The Pope’s fast action on a recommendation from his
Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors – instantaneous by Vatican
standards – was a vindication for the Commission, its leaders Cardinal Seán
O’Malley and Rev. Robert W. Oliver, and the two highly respected survivors who
serve on it, Marie Collins and Peter Saunders. ...
"Royal
Commission considers cover-up", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy
June 12, 2015
"Vatican
tribunal puts bishops in line for sacking", Vatican City, New Zealand
Herald, June 12, 2015.
"Bishops
in Rome tribunal’s sights", Australia, The Australian, John Ferguson, June
12, 2015.
"Accountability
of Bishops in Abuse by Priests[video]”, Boston USA, NECN, June 11, 2015.
Anne Barrett Doyle, the founder of BishopAccountability.org, discusses Pope Francis' new program that would discipline bishops who failed to take measures to prevent sexual abuse of minors. …
"Cardinal
Pell presses survivor to withdraw allegations made in ‘60 Minutes’ interview –
BishopAccountability.org responds", USA, Anne
Barrett Doyle, June 8, 2015.
On
the Papal Tribunal
USA, Ray Mouton, June 10, 2015 [Ray Mouton is the author of the celebrated novel In God's House. He is also a co-author of the celebrated report offered to the bishops in 1985 and subsequently ignored by them. This report not only recommended but urged the bishops to take several concrete steps lest they face disastrous consequences in the future. They ignored the report, refused to take any steps and suffered the consequences predicted. Ray Mouton was in the middle of the volcano when it exploded.]
This is the biggest non-story in the history of the clergy child sex abuse scandal. ...
"Australian
bishops 'won't be investigated' by Vatican until after royal commission",
Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, June 11, 2015.
A Vatican tribunal to judge bishops accused of covering up child sex abuse
is unlikely to investigate any Australian bishops until after the royal
commission has concluded, the church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council says. ...
"‘Top
Bishop seeks review of earlier Bishops’ misdeeds too! Why not? Let’s start with
Ratzinger, Sodano, Bertone, Levada, Law, Rigali, Mahony, Pell, et al.",
US, Christian Catholicism, Jerry Slevin, June 11, 2015.
"Editorial:
Tribunal a new phase in abuse crisis", United States, National Catholic
Reporter, June 11, 2015.
"The
Accountability of Bishops", United States, National Catholic Reporter,
Michael Sean Winters, June 11, 2015.
"UPDATE
2-Pope approves new office to investigate bishops on sexual abuse",
Vatican City, Reuters, Philip Pullella, June 10, 2015.
Papal
Responses to Sexual Abuse in the Church
United States, The New York Times, Karin Roberts, June 10, 2015.
In setting up a Vatican tribunal to discipline negligent Roman Catholic
bishops, Pope Francis has taken the most concrete step of any pope in holding
accountable church leaders who failed to prevent the sexual abuse of minors by
priests. Although Francis and his most recent predecessors, Pope Benedict XVI
and Pope John Paul II, made efforts to punish abusive priests, the tribunal is
the Vatican’s first mechanism to punish their superiors. Here is a look at
responses to scandals by the last three popes. …
"Pope
Creates Tribunal for Bishop Negligence in Child Sexual Abuse Cases",
Vatican City, The New York Times, Elisabetta Povoledo and Laurie Goodstein,
June 10, 2015.
"Pope
Francis approves a new process for governing bishop accountability in abuse
cases United States, Washington Post, Abby Ohlheiser and Michelle Boorstein,
June 10, 2015.
"'Nothing
incorrect..or prejudicual' about Pell [video]", Australia, The Age, June 8, 2015.
Despite legal threats from Cardinal George Pell, 60 Minutes defends its
interview with Vatican advisor who said Pell was 'sociopathic' towards abuse
sufferers. 60
Minutes brands Catholic Church 'out of touch'
"Cardinal
Pell’s lawyer demands retraction of ‘false allegations’", UK,
Catholic Herald, David V Barrett, June 8, 2015.
Saunders had called the cardinal a 'dangerous individual'. Cardinal Pell’s lawyer has called on his critic Peter Saunders to withdraw allegations he made on Australian television. ...
"Cardinal George
Pell instructed his lawyers to crush this victim", Sydney, Broken Rites,
Broken Rites, updated June 8, 2015.
"Opinion:
Time for a rethink by the Catholic Church on the sins of sex", Australia,
The Courier-Mail, Meg Perkins, June 03, 2015.
'George
Pell will answer questions honestly', [video], Melbourne, Brisbane Times, June
2, 2015.
"Questions
for Cardinal George Pell when he fronts the royal commission [w/
video]", Melbourne, The Age, Jane
Lee, June 2, 2015.
"George
Pell critic Peter Saunders spoke only for himself, says Vatican spokesman [with
video]”, Rome, Sydney Morning Herald, Desmond O'Grady, June 2, 2015.
"Church
creates new role to stop repeat of Neerkol", Queensland, The Bulletin,
Lisa Benoit, June 2, 2015.
"Archbishop
of Melbourne defends George Pell over calls for him to stand down",
Melbourne, 3AW, June 2, 2015.
"Vatican
official and sex abuse survivor 'will not be silenced' by George Pell legal
threat", Australia, The Guardian, Melissa Davey, June 1, 2015.
"Hetty
Johnston : 'Cardinal Pell needs to clear his name'", Australia, 4BC, Nick
King, June 2, 2015.
"Vatican
observer says Pope would not protect Cardinal George Pell, questions abuse
commissioner's accusations", Vatican City, ABC News, June 1, 2015.
"AUSTRALIA
- Cardinal Pell threatens to sue brave survivor and outspoken advocate",
USA, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Barbara Blaine, June 1,
2015.
"Pope
Boosts Pell, Slights Saunders And Ducks Irish As His Credibility Sinks
Further", USA, Christian Catholicism, Jerry Slevin, June 1, 2015.
"Vatican
defends Australian cardinal against charges he disregarded pedophile
priests", Vatican City, Washington Post, Rosie Scammell, June 1 2015.
"British
victim of clerical sex abuse chosen to help root out paedophilia in the Catholic
Church may face legal action from Vatican adviser", Rome, The Independent
(UK), Michael Day, June 1, 2015.
"Fr.
Lombardi SJ responds to journalists' queries on Card. Pell", Vatican City,
Vatican Radio, June 1, 2015.
"Vatican
defends Australian cardinal against charges of 'disregard' of sexual
abuse", Vatican City/Sydney, Yahoo! News, Philip Pullella and Byron Kaye,
June 1, 2015.
"Where
is your compassion, Cardinal Pell?", Australia, Herald Sun, Sarrah Le
Marquand, June 2, 2015.
"Corrected
- Vatican commissioner accuses Australian cardinal of "disregard" for
abused children", Australia, Reuters, Byron Kaye, June 1, 2015.
"Vatican
downplays commission member’s remarks about Cardinal Pell", Vatican City,
National Catholic Reporter, Joshua J. McElwee, June 1, 2015.
"More
questions for Cardinal Pell Victoria, 9 News, June 1, 2015.
… In Good Faith Foundation chief executive Helen Last says numerous
pedophile priests across the state have been protected by the Catholic Church
over the years, some while Cardinal Pell held top-ranking positions. …
"Pell
lashes back after Church official's strong criticism [w/ audio]”, Australia,
SBS, Gareth Boreham, June 1, 2015.
"Peter
Saunders, the man who wants to bring Cardinal George Pell to justice [w/
video]”, Australia, Brisbane Times, Lisa Visentin, June 1, 2015.
… Enter Peter Saunders, a British child abuse survivor and the man
hand-picked by Pope Francis to advise the church on child protection policies.
Last year, he joined the nine-member commission, called the Pontifical
Commission for the Protection of Minors, which was established by the Pope to
address the scourge of sex abuse within the church and which reports directly
to him. On Sunday,
he became a powerful voice in the growing crescendo demanding Cardinal Pell
be called to account for his role as a senior member of Australia's Catholic
clergy during the decades from which countless claims of abuse have emerged. …
"George
Pell denies he is 'dangerous'", Australia, The Australian Women's Weekly,
June 1, 2015.
"George
Pell's heavy-handed comments ignore the pain of abuse victims", Australia,
WA Today, Steve Dow, June 1, 2015.
"Vatican-based
Australian cardinal under attack", Australia, Radio New Zealand, June 1,
2015.
"Cardinal
George Pell formally asked to appear at Royal Commission", [w/ video],
Victoria, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, June 01, 2015.
"Royal
commission into child sexual abuse will call Cardinal George Pell to second
Ballarat hearing", Victoria, ABC News, June 1, 2015.
"George
Pell to be called to second royal commission hearings in
Ballarat"Victoria, The Guardian, Melissa Davey, June 1, 2015.
"The
government is a bigger obstacle to justice for victims than George Pell",
Australia, The Guardian, Adam Brereton, June 1, 2015.
"George
Pell to be called to give evidence at royal commission", Victoria, Sydney
Morning Herald, Jane Lee, June 1, 2015.
"Cardinal
George Pell WILL have to give evidence at royal commission into horrific child
abuse in Victoria", Victoria, Daily Mail, May 31, 2015.
"Cardinal
George Pell to seek legal advice after Pope-appointed commissioner Peter
Saunders labels him 'almost sociopathic'", Australia, ABC News, June 1,
2015.
"George
Pell 'callous, almost sociopathic' towards abuse victims[video]”, Australia,
Brisbane Times, June 1, 2015.
"Cardinal
Pell described as 'almost sociopathic'...", Australia, Daily Life, Kerrie
Armstrong, June 1, 2015.
"Widespread
child abuse in Ballarat diocese", Victoria, news.com.au, May 29, 2015.
"Ballarat
bishop tells royal commission diocese may struggle to pay all child abuse
claims", Victoria, ABC – PM, Samantha Donovan [audio report], May 29,
2015.
"What
is the connection between these senior Catholics?", Victoria, The Age,
Chris Johnston, May 29, 2015.
"Child
abuse sex inquiry: Bishop Paul Bird denies as many as 14 Ballarat priests
involved in abuse as hearings wrap up", Victoria, Radio Australia, Peta
Carlyon, May 29, 2015.
"Ballarat
priest used confession to admit abuse, royal commission told", Victoria,
The Guardian, AAP, May 28, 2015.
"Abuse
inquiry told Pell was aware of Ridsdale Mortlake crimes", Victoria, The
Standard, Jarrod Woolley, May 29, 2015.
'If you tell, you go to hell'
During Pope Benedict's visit to Britain in the north of England(16 September 2010) Channel 4 News Nick Martin meets three clerical sex abuse victims who tell him their harrowing stories.
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