NEWS Headlines  (January 2020 through December 2020)

"Abuse survivors speak at redress hearing", New Zealand, NZ Catholic, December 28, 2020. 

"Irish Times view: Abuse on a massive scale in New Zealand", New Zealand, The Irish Times, December 16, 2020. 

"Abuse in Care: Sisters raped in foster family - Anglican Church, state and police 'did nothing'", New Zealand, NZ Herald, Michael Nielson, December 7, 2020.

"Former Christ's College student recounts fearing for life during sexual assault", New Zealand, RNZ Stuff, Charlie Gates, December 7, 2020. 

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"Abuse in Care Inquiry: 'I was ashamed and felt totally trapped'", New Zealand, Radio New Zealand, Andrew McRae, December 6, 2020.

"Mother raped by Catholic priest says church leaders failed to properly investigate abuse", New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand Herald, Isaac Davison, December 1, 2020.

"Royal Commission told Catholic Church needs to stop honouring paedophiles", New Zealand, RNZ Stuff, Edward Gay, November 30, 2020.

"Victims alarmed over legal bid to suppress names of faith-based abusers", New Zealand, Auckland, Radio New Zealand, Jean Bell, November 22, 2020. 

"Rosmini College sex abuse: Brother William Jackson groped boys during music lessons", New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand Herald, Elizabeth Binning, October 27, 2020. 

"Ex priest escapes justice: Rosmini College sex abuse investigation - William Jackson admits conduct", New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand Herald, Elizabeth Binning, October 26, 2020. 

"Dilworth School investigation: Manurewa vicar Ross Browne resigns following sexual abuse charges", New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand Herald, Elizabeth Binning, October 16, 2020.

"Abuse in care: Man who suffered as a child gives evidence", New Zealand, Radio New Zealand, Andrew McRae, September 28, 2020.

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”Abuse in Care: Survivor of St John of God Marylands school sexual abuse calls on Government to 'own up’”, New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, Michael Nielson, September 27, 2020.

”Dilworth School sexual abuse scandal: How the case was blown wide open”, New Zealand, The Spinoff, Isaac Davison, September 20, 2020.

"State abuse inquiry makes slow progress", New Zealand, Wellington, Radio New Zealand, David Cohen, September 20, 2020.

"Marylands School abuse inquiry: 'It's about time'", New Zealand, Wellington, Radio New Zealand, August 22, 2020.

"Accuser believes others were abused", New Zealand, Dunedin, Otago Daily Times, Daisy Hudson, August 22, 2020.

"Survivors insist Catholic crimes not just 'historical' as Altar Boys launch hears call for investigation into death of whistleblower priest Glen Walsh", Newcastle, NSW, Newcastle Herald, Ian Kirkwood, August 22,  2020.

"Book details 'epidemic of clerical sexual abuse' in Maitland-Newcastle diocese [audio interview of Suzy Smith]", NSW, Australia, ABC RN Breakfast, Hamish MacDonald, August 21, 2020.

"'What are you planning to say?' Pope quizzed whistleblower priest, book claims", Sydney, NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Harriet Alexander, August 20, 2020.

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“The Presidential Election Offers an Opportunity for Candidates to Improve Their Positions and Policies to Prevent Sexual Abuse [SNAP Media Statement]”, USA, SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), August 13, 2020.

“Former deputy principal's unfair dismissal bid fails following rape allegation”, Perth, WA, The Age, Kate Hedley, August 13, 2020.

“Getting criminal appeals right [Editorial]”, Australia, The Weekend Australian, July 24, 2020.

“Victoria Court of Appeal put in spotlight”, Australia, AAP Newswire, July 23, 2020.

“George Pell spat on and called a 'black spider' while in prison [with video]”, Melbourne, VIC, The Age, Simone Fox Koob, July 14, 2020.

"In video, Cardinal Pell details his time in prison before being cleared in abuse case", Vatican City, Sight, Claire Giangravé, July 2, 2020.

"Catholic Church moves to axe sex-abuse watchdog", Surry Hills, NSW, The Australian, Victoria Laurie, June 29, 2020.

“Morrison threatens charity status of organisations refusing to join abuse redress scheme”, Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald, Fergus Hunter, June 29, 2020.

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“Dunedin man posed as priest abusing children online”, New Zealand, NZ Herald, June 24, 2020.

“Former principal who warned of dangerous priest to sue Catholic Church”, Melbourne VIC, The Age, Adam Cooper, June 1, 2020.

“Inside stories: Lawyers on the trials of the Pell case”, Melbourne VIC, Law Institute Journal, Karin Derkley, June 1, 2020.

“Why the Pell verdict has done little to shift public opinion in Australia [opinion]”, London UK, The Catholic Herald, Natasha Marsh, May 15, 2020.

“Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sentenced to 10 years' jail for sexual abuse of boys in 1970s”, Australia VIC, ABC News, Iskhandar Razak, May 14, 2020.

"Cardinal George Pell and the Victims of Child Sexual Abuse in Victoria [commentary]", Australia, CounterPunch.org, Kenneth Good, May 12, 2020.

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“Clergy abuse survivor draws support for petition to defrock Pell”, Melbourne, VIC, ABC South West Vic, Matt Neal, May 11, 2020.

“Assessment of Vos Estis Lux Mundi on Its First Anniversary”, Waltham MA, USA, Statement by Anne Barrett Doyle, Co-Director, BishopAccountability.org, May 10, 2020.

“Why George Pell likely won't face charges over royal commission findings”, Melbourne, VIC, ABC News, Jessica Longbottom, May 10, 2020.

“The lay role in covering up abuse [opinion]”, Sydney, NSW, The Catholic Weekly, Philippa Martyr, May 7, 2020.

“Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission findings on George Pell released [video report]”, Canberra, ACT, ABC 7:30 Revelations, May 7, 2020.

“George Pell knew about child sex abuse allegations for decades, Royal Commission documents reveal”, Brisbane, QLD, CNN, Hilary Whiteman, May 7, 2020.

“Royal commission finds Cardinal George Pell should have done more to remove paedophile priest”, Australia, ABC News, Jessica Longbottom and Sarah Farnsworth, May 7, 2020.

“In the end, Pell witch-hunters fail to nail their man [Opinion]”, Australia, Malaysia Sun, Chris Friel, May 3, 2020.

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“Notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale is almost certain to die in jail after admitting to raping MORE boys - but claims he should be released”, Melbourne, VIC, AAP & Daily Mail Australia, May 3, 2020.

"An Australian bishop speaks about a national church 'fraught with division'", Australia, National Catholic Reporter, Joshua J. McElwee, May 1, 2020.

"Cardinal Pell's release stokes concerns about Australia's plenary council", Australia, National Catholic Reporter, Joshua J. McElwee, May 1, 2020.

“Victorian government clears release of Pell royal commission findings”, Melbourne, VIC, The Guardian, Melissa Davey, April 27, 2020.

“After 26 years, Eileen Piper has finally won an apology from the Catholic Church for her daughter's abuse”, Melbourne, VIC, ABC News, Karen Percy, April 27, 2020.

"Sign up to sex abuse redress scheme or lose funding, government warns", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Goya Dmytryshchak, April 19, 2020.

“Cardinal Pell and the Victorian criminal justice system [opinion]”, Melbourne, VIC, The Catholic Weekly, Fr Frank Brennan, April 20, 2020.

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“Victims advocate on George Pell claims of one-sided justice system [radio interview of Judy Courtin]”, Melbourne, Australia, ABC RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly, April 15, 2020.

“We must not accept any more self-serving bluster from the Catholic hierarchy [Opinion]”, Newcastle, NSW, Liverpoll Champion, Peter Gogarty, April 15, 2020.

"[Video] Full Cardinal George Pell interview with Andrew Bolt", Sydney, Australia, Sky News TV via YouTube, April 14, 2020.

“Cardinal George Pell reportedly facing fresh criminal investigation [with video]”, Australia, News.com.au, April 14, 2020.

"Pell's jail diaries detail 'petty humiliations', job as roof gardener", Australia, Brisbane Times, April 14, 2020.

“George Pell faces fresh child abuse allegations from new accuser just days after cardinal's convictions were quashed by the High Court and he said he 'wouldn't be entirely surprised' if police came after him again [with video]”, Australia, The Daily Mail, Charlie Coë and Zoe Zaczek, April 13, 2020.

"Pell in purgatory [essay]", Carlton (Victoria, Australia), Inside Story, Jeremy Gans, April 13, 2020.

"What’s next for George Pell", Australia, The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, April 11, 2020.

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"Sexual Abuse Survivors React to Cardinal Pells Acquittal", Australia, Ms.Magazine.com, Zach Hiner, April 10, 2020.

"How the DPP allowed a sliding door to close on the prosecution of Pell", Sydney, NSW, The Sydney Morning Herald,  Chip Le Grand, April 8, 2020.

"It is not possible to divorce George Pell's acquittal from the Catholic church's history of child abuse [opinion]", Melbourne, Australia, The Guardian, Francis Sullivan, April 8, 2018.

"There are 12 unmentioned victims in the Pell verdict: the jurors [opinion]", Melbourne, VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Malcolm Knox, April 8, 2020.

"Why George Pell walked free - Full Story podcast", Australia, The Guardian, David Marr and Melissa Davey, April 8, 2020.

"The day George Pell walked free - The Reckoning podcast", Australia, The Guardian, Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to David Marr and Melissa Davey, April 8, 2020.

"'I am OK': Pell's accuser breaks silence on ruling in poignant message", Melbourne, VIC, News9, Chanel Zagon, April 8, 2020.

“Pell Ruling Prompts Mixed Reaction from Church Leaders and Victims Groups”, Australia, The National Catholic Reporter, Jesse Remedios, April 8, 2020.

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“Victorian Justice Dubbed An ‘Embarrassment’ After Pell Ruling”, Melbourne, VIC, Herald Sun, April 8, 2020.

"Pell verdict paves way for inquiry reports". Sydney, NSW, Australian Associated Press via 7 News, Megan Neil, April 7, 2020.

“George Pell May Be Free but He’s Not the Only One On Trial [opinion]”, Melbourne, VIC, Herald Sun, Susie O’Brian, April 7, 2020.

“Why George Pell Decision Will Cause Outcry from Both Sides [opinion]”, Melbourne, VIC, Herald Sun, Justin Quill, April 7, 2020.

“Cardinal Pell welcomes court's dismissal of abuse conviction”, Canberra, ACT, ABC News, Rod McGuirk, April 7, 2020.

“Ex-Vatican Treasurer Cardinal Pell Acquitted of Sex Offences, Leaves Prison”, Melbourne, Australia, New York Times-Reuters, April 7, 2020.

"EXCLUSIVE: Yet another assault allegation emerges against George Pell", Melbourne, VIC, Independent Australia, Tess Lawrence, April 6, 2020.

“'Get Pell' an unhealthy endorsement for Victorian Justice, regardless (Op-ed)”, Melbourne, VIC, Central Asia News.net, Chris Friel, April 5, 2020.

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“High Court decision on Pell appeal due next week”, New Zealand, Radio New Zealand (RNZ), April 2, 2020.

“Two new accusers say George Pell abused them when they were boys in the 1970s”, Ballarat, VIC, ABC News, Sarah Furguson, April 2, 2020.

“A case of the man who knew too much: The Pell saga (Op-ed)”, Sydney, Australia, TheBigNewsNetwork.com, Chris Friel, March 30, 2020.

 “Sexual harassment victim wins landmark apology from Anglican Church”, New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, Kirsty Johnston, March 23, 2020.

“George Pell: high court reserves decision on granting special leave for an appeal”, Canberra, Australia, The Guardian, Melissa Davey, March 12, 2020.

Pell round two: the prosecution says the verdict should stand, Canberra, Australia, Eternity News, John Sandeman, March 12, 2020.

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“George Pell: Court reserves ruling in cardinal's sexual abuse case”, Canberra, Australia, BBC News, March 12, 2020.

"Pell appeal an incredibly difficult issue for many people: Chris Kenny", Australia, SkyNews.com.au, March 11, 2020.

"Australian court hears final appeal by ex-Vatican treasurer Pell", Canberra, Australia, Reuters, Sonali Paul, March 11, 2020.

"'Sheer unlikelihood in the sequence of events' around Pell child abuse, High Court told", Canberra, Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Chip Le Grand, March 11, 2020.

"George Pell didnt have time to abuse boys, High Court hears", Canberra, Australia, The Australian, Olivia Caisley and John Ferguson, March 11, 2020.

"Pell's case done in High Court appeal bid", Canberra, Australia, Australian Associated Press via Canberra Times, Karen Sweeney, March 11, 2020.

"George Pell: high court to decide today if disgraced cardinal's appeal will go ahead", Canberra, Australia, AAP via The Guardian, March 11, 2020.

"ROSEMARY OGRADY. The Pell Appeal : A Hail Mary Pass", Australia, Pearls and Irritation (blog), March 11, 2020.

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"High Court to consider Cardinal Pell case today", Canberra, Australia, AAP via CathNews, Karen Sweeney, March 11, 2020.

"George Pell may face new sex abuse claims", Canberra, Australia, The Australian, John Ferguson, March 10, 2020.

"George Pell's final bid for freedom rests on six missing minutes", Canberra, Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Chip Le Grand, March 10, 2020.

"Australias High Court to hear Pell abuse appeal Wednesday", Canberra, Australia, Associated Press, Rod McGuirk, March 10, 2020.

"The word is George Pell will walk free ... but first the high court must have its say", Canberra, Australia, The Guardian, David Marr, March 9, 2020.

"Any wiser? Sarah Ferguson's macabre journey into the mind of a paedophile", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Barney Zwartz, March 10, 2020.

"Former Trinity College Colac teacher Kevin Myers jailed for child sexual abuse, current principal praises victims' bravery", Australia, ABC News, Nicole Mills and Steven Schubert, March 10, 2020.

"Child sex abuse victim says Anglican Church fobbed her off, then offered payout in exchange for silence", Australia, ABC News, Josh Robertson, March 9, 2020.

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"High drama and even higher stakes: its the moment of truth for George Pell", Australia, ACT, The Australian, John Ferguson, March 7, 2020.

“Australian court to hear ex-Vatican treasurer's final appeal on sex offences”, Melbourne, VIC, Reuters, Sonali Paul, March 6, 2020.

“Leading Catholic figure Francis Sullivan calling for changes after sex abuse crisis”, Melbourne, VIC, The Catholic Leader, Mark Bowing, March 5, 2020.

“ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson on making Revelation and coming face to face with two of the Catholic Church’s worst serial paedophiles”, Australia, ABC News, Natasha Johnson, February 29, 2020.

“Australian High Court releases submissions for Cardinal Pell’s appeal”, Canberra, ACT, Catholic News Service, February 24, 2020.

“Study identifies 16 child sex abuse rings in Victorian Catholic Church”, Melbourne, VIC, The Age, Debbie Cuthbertson, February 23, 2020.

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“St Kevin’s College, abuse and the language of pain [opinion]”, Melbourne, VIC, The Saturday Paper, Luke Macaronas, February 21-28, 2020.

“How St Kevin's College supported a child sex offender coach to the horror of his student victim [with link to video report]”, Melbourne, VIC, ABC Four Corners, Louise Milligan, Mary Fallon and Lauren Day, February 16, 2020.

“George Pell High Court appeal hearing date set for March”, Canberra, ACT, ABC News, February 14, 2020.

“The Survival of David Clohessy [previous SNAP executive director]”, St. Louis, MO USA, RFT (RiverFront Times), Danny Wicentowski, February 12, 2020.

“'Gobsmacking': State Attorney-General calls for Bettina Arndt to be stripped of honour”, Melbourne, VIC, The Age, Rachel Eddie, January 29, 2020.

"Catholic Church Continues to Silence Alleged Victims of Child Sexual Abuse", Australia, VIC, Sydney Criminal Lawyers (law firm blog), Sonia Hickey and Ugur Nedim, January 28, 2020.

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"Red Mass for judges, lawyers defended amid protests at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne", Melbourne, VIC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Paul Kennedy, January 29, 2020.

"Opinion: Church, judges in unholy union", Australia, VIC, The Australian, Chrissie Foster, January 13, 2020.

“Catholic priest 'confessed 1,500 times to abusing children', victim says mandatory reporting could have saved him”, Australia, QLD, ABC News, Kym Agius, January 17, 2020.

“Newcastle child sex survivor Peter Creigh says a confidential report's findings about archbishop are a 'vindication'”, Newcastle, NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, January 6 2020.

“George Pell Case: This is a moment for outrage [FM podcast]”, NSW, Australia, MamaMia.com.au, Mamamia Out Loud, January 4, 2020.

“When my uncle died, I found out he was a paedophile. Then I remembered my childhood differently.” NSW, Australia, MamaMia.com.au, Anonymous, January 4, 2020.

"Ballarat survivor memorial momentum builds", Ballarat, VIC, The Courier, Alex Ford, January 5, 2020.

"[Commentary] A Tale of Two Cardinals: One Past, One Present", Denver, USA, National Catholic Register, Father Raymond J. de Souza, January 1, 2020.

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