NEWS Headlines  (July 2013 through December 2014)

"Yoga ‘handmaiden’ raped with loaded shotgun", NSW, The Australian, Dan Box, December 08, 2014.

"I'm not a monster, says abuse witness", NSW, 9 News, December 8, 2014.

"Clergy abuse survivor wants answers on prosecution of senior Hunter priest:, NSW, ABC News, December 8, 2014.

"Clergy abuse survivor wants answers on prosecution of senior Hunter priest", NSW, ABC News, December 7, 2014.

"'Violent discipline' part of yoga culture, royal commission hears", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, December 5, 2014.

"'It is the most shameful thing in my life': Woman was forced by abusive leader to have sex with boy, 14, at yoga ashram", NSW, Daily Mail (UK), December 5, 2014.

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"Yogis’ son tells of ‘bad apple’ at ashram", NSW, The Australian, Amanda Hodge, December 6, 2014.  

"Child abuse royal commission: victim recounts being raped during ritual at Satyananda Yoga Ashram", NSW, ABC News, Claire Aird, December 4, 2014. 

"'Love letter' clouds abuse finding", TAS, SBS AAP, November 21, 2014.

"‘Sick of pedophiles’ teacher quit", TAS, Herald Sun, David Killick, November 21, 2014.

"Anglican bishop admits he may have failed to persuade Hutchins school in Hobart to apologise over sexual abuse", TAS, ABC News, Rosemary Bolger, November 21, 2014.

"Bishop to give evidence at abuse hearing", TAS, Sky News, November 21, 2014.

"Collusion 'helped' NSW pedophile priest", NSW, 9 News, November 20, 2014.

"Child sex abuse inquiry: Ex-headmaster admits failing to question staff, pupils over paedophilia claims [w/ audio]", TAS, ABC News, Rosemary Bolger and Linda Hunt, November 20, 2014.

"Former teacher claims Hutchins School board turned a blind eye to reporting of sexual abuse", TAS, ABC News, November 20, 2014.

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"School turned 'blind eye' to abuse", TAS, Sky News, November 20, 2014.

"Former teacher tells inquiry elite Hobart school covered up abuses", TAS, The Guardian, November 19, 2014. 

"Boys' abuse at school 'common knowledge'", TAS, Sky News, November 20, 2014.

"Child sex abuse inquiry: Ex-headmaster admits failing to question staff, pupils over paedophilia claims", TAS, 7 News, Rosemary Bolger and Linda Hunt, November 20, 2014.

"End of the thin blue line for Fox, retiring after 36 years", NSW, ABC News, November 20, 2014.

"Cunneen child sex findings 'flawed': Shoebridge", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, November 20, 2014.

"Past headmaster in stand for abuse hearing", TAS, Sky News, November 20, 2014.

"Top Hobart school admits to 1960s sex abuse cases", TAS, The Australian, Matthew Denholm, November 20, 2014.

"Victim tells of 20-year wait for apology as Royal Commission hears of sex abuse claims at exclusive school", TAS, Courier-Mail, November 19, 2014.

"Ballarat child abuse survivors hope UN committee acknowledges harm", VIC, ABC News, November 19, 2014.

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"Child sex abuse royal commission focuses on elite school", TAS, The Australian, November 19, 2014.

"Royal Commission starts at Hutchins School", TAS, The Advocate, November 19, 2014.

"Witnesses recount abuse at Hobart school", TAS, 7 News, Andrew Drummond, November 19, 2014.

"Sexual abuse by Hutchins School staff widely known, royal commission told", TAS, ABC News, Sam Ikin and Rosemary Bolger, November 19, 2014.

"Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox retires from police after sparking royal commission into child sex abuse", NSW, Yass Tribune, Joanne McCarthy, November 19, 2014.

"Ex-priest to stand trial", NSW, Armidale Express, Dannielle Maguire, November 19, 2014.

"Royal commission hearings in Hobart", TAS, 7 News AAP, November 19, 2014.

"11 witnesses for abuse inquiry", TAS, The Examiner, Isabel Bird, November 18, 2014.

"Sex abuse victims have lost faith in justice, inquiry told", NT, The Australian, Amos Aikman, November 18, 2014. 

"Child Sexual Abuse inquiry to delve into Hutchins", TAS, news.com.au, November 18, 2014.

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"Sex abuse victims have lost faith in justice, inquiry told", Darwin, The Australian, Amos Aikman, November 18, 2014.

"Child Sexual Abuse inquiry to delve into Hutchins", TAS, news.com.au, November 18, 2014.

"'It is a disgrace': Victims reject apology for Retta Dixon home abuse horror", NSW, 9 News, November 17, 2014.

"Traumatised victims of Eden Park boys home abuse say the Salvation Army should increase compensation", VIC, Herald Sun - The Advertiser, Andrew Dowdell, November 17, 2014.

"Child abuse helpline calls quadruple: survivors wait decades to seek support", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, November 17, 2014.

"Child sex abuse royal commission: spotlight on Anglican Church and private school in Hobart", TAS, 7 News, Tyson Shine, November 17, 2014.

"Legal system blamed for letting down Retta Dixon alleged abuse victims", NT, The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, November 16, 2014.

"Sacked Bishop Bill Morris to campaign for ordination of married men", QLD, The Canberra Times, Ross Peake, November 16, 2014.

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"Convicted SA sex offender Ray Partridge member of Adelaide Triathlon Club, which is frequented by children young as five", SA, news.com.au, November 16, 2014.

"Restorative justice for child sexual abuse victims", Sydney, Eureka Street, Vic O'Callaghan, November 16, 2014.

"Submissions for Case Study 17 on the Retta Dixon Home public hearing", Darwin and Sydney, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, November 13, 2014.

"Retta Dixon: Head of mission that ran Darwin home 'tried to get Donald Henderson to admit abuse'", NT, 7 News, Xavier La Canna, November 14, 2014.

"Recommendations on tackling sex abuse at religious, community groups must be implemented [comment]", VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Frank McGuire, November 14, 2014.

"Sydney’s new archbishop vows to clean up Church’s record on abuse", NSW, The Tablet (UK), Abigail Frymann Rouch and Mark Brolly, November 13, 2014. 

"Archbishop's promotion a slap in the face: Gogarty", Australia, Maitland Mercury, Nick Bielby, November 12, 2014. 

"Sydney's new Archbishop: Anthony Fisher steps into big shoes [Analysis]", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Andrew West, November 12, 2014.

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"Australia's response to Cardinal George Pell queried by UN Committee Against Torture", Australia/Geneva, Sydney Morning Herald, November 12, 2014.

"Child abuse inquiry into yoga retreat", NSW, Sky News, November 12, 2014.

"Clergyman's promotion in Rome angers sex abuse survivors in the Hunter Valley", NSW, ABC News, November 11, 2014.

"Rome/Australia--Pope make poor promotion of Australian prelate", Rome/Australia, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Nicky Davis, November 11, 2014.

"Royal Commission to hold public hearing into Satyananda Yoga Ashram", NSW, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, November 11, 2014.

"Aust response to Pell queried at UN", Australia/Geneva, SBS AAP, November 11, 2014.

"UN scrutinizi​ng Cardinal Pell's response to Royal Commission request for files", Australia/Geneva, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Nicky Davis, November 10, 2014. 

"Police charge former Christian Brother in Cootamundra", NSW, Cootamundra Herald, November 10, 2014.

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"The Failures Of Australia To Protect Against And Provide Redress For The Systemic Sexual Violence And Cover-Up By Catholic Clergy And Other Institutional Officials", Australia/Geneva, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, November 10, 2014.

"Wollongong lawyer calls for right to sue church", NSW, Illawarra Mercury, Emma Spillett, November 9, 2014.

"Second victim speaks out against former Holy Spirit teacher",  NSW, Illawarra Mercury, Shannon Tonkin November 7, 2014.

"Former NSW Brother awaits jail sentence", NSW, 9 News, November 7, 2014.

"Ex- Christian Brothers headmaster Desmond Richards taken into custody pending likely jail term for assaulting boys", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Bibby, November 7, 2014.

"Christian Brother who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting boys in NSW has bail revoked", NSW, ABC News, Thomas Oriti, November 7, 2014.

"Former priest attempts to access complaint documents to sue alleged victim", QLD, Brisbane Times, Amy Remeikis, November 6, 2014.

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"Former Queensland priest tries to sue alleged abuse victim", QLD, 9 News, November 6, 2014.

"Breaking the silence about white Australian men’s abuse of children", Australia, The Conversation, Marcus Waters, November 5, 2014.

"Pay for victims' legal advice, church told", VIC, Courier-Mail, Angus Livingston, November 5, 2014.

"Aletha Blayse: Child Abuse, War, and the Need for a National Commission of Inquiry into Child Abuse”, United States/Australia, Bilgrimage, November 3, 2014.

"NSW government to speed up response to child sex abuse claims", NSW, The Australian, Mark Coultan, November 03, 2014.

"Legal process will be easier but redress scheme for sex abuse victims in children's homes a long way off", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, November 3, 2014..

"NSW child sex abuse claims to be sped up", NSW, news.com.au, November 3, 2014.

"Child abuse royal commission: NSW Government increases resources to help deal with claims", NSW, ABC News, Joanna Woodburn, November 3, 2014.

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"Anglican bishop quits over sexual abuse cover-up", United Kingdom, The Australian, Michael McKenna, November 1, 2014.

"Catholics For Renewal - Part 1 - Kieran Tapsell", VIC, YouTube, October 30, 2014.

"Catholics For Renewal - Part 2 - Professor Ian Waters", VIC, YouTube, October 31, 2014.

"Judge to be investigated [w/ video]", NSW, ABC – Lateline, October 30, 2014.

"Former Catholic school teacher John Skehan sentenced for historical sexual assault of student in Victoria", VIC, The Age, Tammy Mills, October 30, 2014.

SA Supreme Court told Catholic Church dismissed teen sex allegations against Father John Fleming as a priest “just being inappropriate”, SA, Daily Telegraph, Sean Fewster, October 30, 2014.

"Diocese 'hostile' in handling child abuse claims", NSW, News Mail, October 28, 2014.

"Jewish group calls for safeguards against child abuse at ritual baths", VIC, The Jerusalem Post, Sam Sokol, October 28, 2014. 

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"Commission: Bishop Herft knew of indecent child assaults by former priest Allan Kitchingman", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Sam Rigney October 27, 2014. 

"Opinion: We can overcome trauma", NSW, Newcastle Herald. Cathy Kezelman October 27, 2014. 

"Abuse commissioner to urge financial redress for victims", Canberra, The Australian, Dan Box, October 27, 2014.

"Vic child abuse time limits set to go", VIC, 7 News AAP, October 27, 2014.

"Royal Commission Chair delivers speech to mark Blue Knot Day", Canberra, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, October 27, 2014.

"Royal Commission releases findings on the North Coast Children’s Home", NSW, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, October 27, 2014.

"Report slams Anglican abuse response", NSW, SBS, October 27, 2014.

"Abuse payout fundamental: McClellan", Canberra, The West Australian, Annette Blackwell, October 27, 2014.

"Grafton diocese denied responsibility for sexual abuse", NSW, Daily Examiner, October 27, 2014. 

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"Royal Commission finds Anglican Diocese of Grafton was 'hostile' and 'insensitive' to child abuse victims", NSW, ABC News, Bruce Mackenzie , October 27, 2014.

"Report slams Anglican abuse response", NSW, 7 News, Annette Blackwell, October 27, 2014.

"Royal Commission report slams Diocese over Children's Home", NSW, Northern Star, October 27, 2014.

"Royal commission into child sex: former bishop Keith Slater ignored advice to report abuse allegations against North Coast Children’s Home to police", NSW, The Daily Telegraph, Janet Fife-Yeomans, October 27, 2014.

"Bishop Bill Ray calls for fresh look at abuse cover-up", QLD, The Australian, Michael McKenna, October 25, 2014.

"The Bishop of Manchester's statement on the Waddington Inquiry", United Kingdom, Anglican Communion News Service, October 22, 2014.

"Church legally liable for pre-1996 child sexual abuse", Australia, Eureka Street, Frank Brennan, October 21, 2014.

"Catholic primary school teacher banned from going near children as he awaits trial for allegedly uploading child abuse material", Sydney, Daily Telegraph, Lema Samandar, October 21, 2014.

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"Senior Catholic priest Monsignor David Cappo gives evidence at Father John Fleming defamation trial in South Australia Supreme Court", SA, news.com.au, October 21, 2014.

"Priest charged with child sex abuse", VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee, October 20, 2014.

"Priest in court on sex charges", VIC, Sky News, October 20, 2014.

"Deported Australian priest faces 62 child abuse charges", VIC, SBS, October 17, 2014.

"Pell’s successor vows to improve Church’s record on abuse", Sydney, The Tablet (UK), September 19, 2014.

"Strike Force Georgiana: investigations and convictions", NSW, Newcastle Herald, September 19, 2014.

"Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher appointed Archbishop of Sydney", Sydney, Parramatta Sun, September 19, 2014.

"Bishop Anthony Fisher calls for harmony in first address as archbishop of Sydney", Sydney, Daily Telegraph, September 19, 2014.

"As WYD chief Fisher had rapport with youth: The Life Of Sydney's New Catholic Archbishop, Anthony Colin Fisher", Sydney, The Australian, AAP September 18, 2014.

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"Catholic Church names Bishop Anthony Fisher as Cardinal George Pell's successor", Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, September 18, 2014.

Northern Ireland, Irish Times, "Witness suffered feelings of ‘abandonment and isolation’", September 10, 2014.

Northern Ireland, Irish Times, "Historical abuse inquiry hearing evidence from Australia", September 1, 2014.

Northern Ireland, The Guardian, "N Ireland children sent to Australia were sexually abused, inquiry told", September 1, 2014.

Northern Ireland, Yahoo! News, "Survivors detail care abuse ordeals", September 1, 2014.

Northern Ireland, RTE news, "NI Historical Abuse Inquiry to hear from children sent to Australia", August 30, 2014.

Australia, The Australian, "At last, Anglican Church sorry for decades of abuse", August 11, 2014.

NSW, ABC PM, "Disabled woman sues priest for sexual abuse [w/ audio]", August 7, 2014.

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VIC, 3AW, "Retired priest jailed", August 7, 2014.

VIC, 9 News, "Vic priest has sex convictions quashed", August 6, 2014.

VIC, The Courier, "Ballarat teacher Scott Williams 'charismatic' before founding abusive cult: former student", July 29, 2014.

NSW, Central Telegraph, APN Newsdesk, "Horrors of Coffs Harbour church sex ring revealed by ABC", July 29, 2014.

NSW, The Courier, "Former Ballarat teacher Scott Williams accused of founding abusive religious cult", July 29, 2014.

Australia, news.com.au, "Four Corners reporter uncovers a secret religious society accused of physical and mental abuse [w/ video]", July 28, 2014.

WA, Perth Now, AAP, "Max Davis, first Australian bishop charged with child sex offence, in court over charge dating back to 1969 in New Norcia", July 25, 2014.

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WA, The West Australian, "Bishop to plead not guilty to child abuse", July 25, 2014.

WA, Perth Now, AAP, "Perth Catholic priest Father Patrick Holmes sentenced to three years jail for child sex offences"July 24, 2014.

WA, The West Australian, "Priest jailed for abusing young girls", July 24, 2014.

SA, New Zealand Herald, "Ban on male child carers considered after 'horrific' abuse case", July 23, 2014.

NSW, lewisblayse.net, "Protest Against the Salvation Army: 17-31 July, 2014, Sydney", July 17, 2014.

ACT, Sky News, "Marists blame themselves for child abuse", July 4, 2014.

WA, New Zealand Herald, "Army bishop faces charge of historic child abuse", July 1, 2014.

SA, Daily Mail (UK), "Catholic priest, 69, faces jail after police found 1,555 child pornography images in his bedroom at college where he worked", June 30, 2014.

NSW, Jerusalem Post, "Australians to investigate rabbis over abuse cover-up allegations", June 30, 2014.

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Vatican City, Daily Mail (UK), AAP, "Abuse royal commission probes the Vatican", June 11, 2014.

NSW, The Australian, "Senior Catholic may face abuse cover-up charges", June 03, 2014.

Melbourne, VIC, The Dallas Morning News, "Fugitive priest located by The News sentenced a 3rd time for molesting scores of boys", May 28, 2014.

Sydney, The Guardian (UK), AAP, "Royal commission chief Janette Dines resigns from child abuse inquiry", May 26, 2014.

Sydney, The Australian, "Abuse royal commission chief executive Janette Dines to quit", May 27, 2014.

VIC, The Australian, AAP, "Paedophile priest Frank Klep targeted sick boys", May 26, 2014.

VIC, The Sun Daily, "Paedophile priest jailed for 10 and half years in Australia", May 26, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland, Wall Street Journal, "U.N. Report Criticizes Vatican's Handling of Clerical Sexual Abuses of Minors", May 23, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland, SNAP Satement, "SNAP responds to new UN report blasting Vatican", May 23, 2014.

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Geneva, RTE News, "UN criticises religious orders over refusal to contribute to Magdalene redress fund", May 23, 2014.

Northern Ireland, RTE News, "NI abuse inquiry goes to Australia", May 19, 2014.

Northern Ireland, 4NI, "Plans Announced For Next Stage Of Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry", May 19, 2014.

NSW, The Australian,  "Policeman Peter Fox’s cover-up claims rejected", May 08, 2014.

Perth, WA, The Australian, "Abuse not seen as a crime, inquiry told", May 05, 2014.

VIC, Western Advocate, "Jailed for abuse of boys , May 2, 2014.

Victoria, The Guardian (UK), "Former priest, 81, gets jail time for abuse of schoolboys in the 1960s", April 30,  2014.

Victoria, Sky News, "Ex-priest jailed for abuse", April 30, 2014.

Perth, WA, The West Australian, "Trapped boys beaten and raped [w/ video]", April 30, 2014.

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Perth, WA, Australian Teacher Magazine, "Brother thrilled at beating boys: inquiry", April 29, 2014.

Australia, Malaysia Chronicle, "‘I was brutally raped and beaten for years’", April 29, 2014.

Perth, WA, The Australian, "WA royal commission hears of sex abuse by Christian Brothers", April 28, 2014.

Perth, WA, The Guardian (UK), "'I was exploited and abused by criminals' in a place 'devoid of love'", April 28, 2014.

WA, Perth Now, "Royal commission told of torture, rape and beatings by Christian Brothers in WA", April 28, 2014.

Wodonga, Vic, Border Mail, "Sexual abuse inquiry encourages regional victims to speak up", April 27, 2014.

Perth, NEWS.com.au, "Catholic Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe apologises for abuse in open letter", April 24, 2014.

Sydney, The West Australian, "Jesus Christ's resurrection relevant to all Australians, Sydney Archbishop says in Easter message", April 18, 2014.

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VIC, Sky News, "Ex- priest dies before next abuse trial", April 15, 2014.

NH Melbourne, The Age, "Charges dropped against Rabbi Glick", February 28, 2014.

VIC, The Age, "Ex-priest spared jail after breaching sex offender conditions", February 28, 2014.

Sydney, The Australian, "The man most likely to fill Pell’s shoes", February 28, 2014.

Sydney, SBS, "Churches, authorities knew of abuse: Crews", February 27, 2014.

VIC, 7 News, "Sex charges dropped against Vic priest", February 27, 2014.

NSW, ABC News, "Notorious Catholic priest to be sentenced",  February 27, 2014.

QLD, Courier-Mail, "OPINION: A vigilant community can help end institutional child abuse [w/  video]", February 27, 2014.

QLD, The Chronicle, "Culture must change if we are to protect our children [opinion]", February 27, 2014.

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Sydney, Newcastle Herald, "Rape victim unwilling to face Denham again", February 27, 2014.

Sydney, The Age, "George Pell - the view from the pew [comment]", February 26, 2014.

Vatican City, National Catholic Reporter, "Following the money", February 26, 2014.

Sydney, The Australian, "Our man in the Vatican", February 26, 2014.

Sydney, The Australian, "Colleagues cheer George Pell as abuse critics see red", February 26, 2014.

Sydeny, 7 News, "Pell pushed the right buttons in Rome", February 25, 2014.

Sydney, Eureka Street, "Coming out of Cardinal Pell's shadow", February 25, 2014.

Sydney, The Guardian (UK), "Anthony Fisher tipped to replace George Pell as archbishop of Sydney",  February 25, 2014.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Hunt is on for new Sydney Archbishop to replace George Pell", February 25, 2014.

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NH Sydney, Australian Financial Review, "Pell moves to Vatican for new job watching the budget", February 25, 2014.

Sydney, Newcastle Herald, "Abuse victims shocked by Pell's Vatican post", February 25, 2014.

Sydney, 9 News, "Pell's new job called a 'golden parachute'",  February 25, 2014.

Sydney, ABC 7 News, "Profile: George Pell's career in the Catholic Church",  February 25, 2014.

Sydney, Roman Catholic Archdioce of Sydney, "Cardinal Pell Appointed to Senior Vatican Position and Will Move to Rome",  February 25, 2014.

Vatican City, Sky News, "'Honoured by new Vatican job' says Pell",  Frebruary 25, 2014.

Vatican City, ABC News, "Australian Cardinal George Pell named as head of Vatican finances", February 25, 2014.

QLD, Northern Star, "Anglican Church’s $3000 offer to abuse victims ‘an insult’", February 25, 2014.

Vatican City, Religion News Service, "Pope Francis overhauls Vatican finances, names Australian cardinal as comptroller", February 24, 2014.

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VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, "Former Vic priest guilty of sexual assault",  February 24, 2014.

QLD, Courier Mail, "Former Toowoomba Catholic bishop William Morris spoke with Pope Benedict in attempt to keep job", February 24, 2014.

QLD, The Australian, "Pope Benedict forced Toowoomba bishop Bill Morris to retire", February 24, 2014.

QLD, The Australian, "Abuse case parents target police", February 24, 2014.

QLD, Sunshine Coast Daily, "Answers expected as Bishop Morris goes before commission", February 24, 2014.

QLD, Queensland Times, "Royal Commission must ensure 'no more lives are ruined'",  February 24, 2014.

QLD, NEWS.com.au, "Parents of victims of Toowoomba school sex predator attack Catholic Church for protecting staff",  February 23, 2014.

QLD, Perth Now, "Bishop to give evidence to abuse inquiry", February 23, 2014.

QLD, The Chronicle, "Father of girl molested by pedophile Catholic teacher speaks", February 22, 2014.

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QLD, Courier Mail, "OPINION: Archbishop Mark Coleridge isn’t your Church an accessory to abuse?", February 22, 2014.

SA, ABC News Lateline, "Royal commission hearings into child sex abuse at St Ann's special school to go ahead despite Catholic Church concern over timing [w/ video]", February 22, 2014.

Sydney, The Australian, "Clerics deemed abuse claim a money grab", February 22, 2014.

NSW, ABC News, "Former priest re-appears at Armidale Local Court", February 21, 2014.

NSW, The Australian, "Vatican attacks abuse victims, offered payout to ‘appear concerned’",  February 21, 2014.

VIC, The Guardian, AAP, "Failure to report child sex abuse in Victoria punishable by three years' jail", March 25, 2014.

Vatican, The Guardian - Communist Party of Australia, "Vatican claims anti-Catholic conspiracy", February 19, 2014.

Brisbane, QLD, The West Australian, "Principal lied about abuse case: Church", February 19, 2014.

Brisbane, QLD, Australian Teacher Magazine"I was incompetent on abuse: principal", February 19, 2014.

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Brisbane, QLD, Courier Mail, "Child abuse still happens in an outdated reporting system that fails young victims", February 19, 2014.

Melbourne, International Business Times, "Australian Serial Paedophile Priest Described Abuse as ‘God’s Work,’ Told Victims They Were 'God's Little Angel,’ Victims Had Lost Faith in the Catholic Church", March 19, 2014.

Melbourne, Sydney Morning Herald, "Ridsdale called abuse 'Lord's work'", March 18, 2014.

SA, SBS, "SA priest admits child pornography",  March 6, 2014.

QLD, The Guardian (UK), "School did not inform police of alleged abuse for more than year, inquiry told", February 17, 2014. 

Adelaide, NEWS.com.au, "Bullying and intimidation claims against Catholic Church by father of victim of sex monster Brian Perkins",  February 17, 2014.

NSW, ABC News, "Anglican Church offers compensation to NSW victims of abuse at children's home in Lismore [w/ video]", February 17, 2014.

Adelaide, The West Australian, "Thousands sign Catholic abuse petition", February 17, 2014.

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NSW, The Australian, "Teachers at the primary school have privately expressed concern", February 17, 2014.

NSW, Eureka Street, "Pastoral priests decry clerical culture that fostered abuse", February 13, 2014.

NSW, Christian Today, "TJHC supports call from survivor group for national child sexual abuse compensation scheme", February 12, 2014.

NSW, NEWS.com.au, "Former Catholic priest denies charges of indecent assault against students", February 11, 2014.

NSW, The Conversation, "A cool change, but what has Pope Francis actually achieved?", February 10, 2014.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Catholic Church must open way to transparency", February 10, 2014.

NSW, The Australian, "Salvos remember kids too late", February 08, 2014.

Geneva, The Australian, "Public opinion shows sympathy for some, but never the catholic church", February 8, 2014.

Sydney, UCANews, "Cracking the Vatican's culture of opacity on clerical crimes", February 6, 2014.

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Geneva, The Age, "UN sex abuse report scorned by Vatican [video report]", February 6, 2014.

Geneva, NEWS.com.au, "Vatican must turn child abusers over to police, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child says", February 5, 2014.

Geneva, CNN, "Kick out those who sexually abuse children, UN panel tells Vatican", February 5, 2014.

Geneva, Bloomberg, "UN Panel Says Vatican Enabled Sex Predators to Repeat Crimes", February 5, 2014.

QLD, ABC News, "Child abuse victim Lewis Blayse's final interview: 'Let no child walk this path again' [w/ video]", February 3, 2014.

VIC, The Age,  "Victorian kinder teachers will have to report suspicions of child abuse", February 3, 2014.

QLD, lewisblayse.net,  "Lewis Blayse on 7:30 Report (ABC television) tonight @ 7:30", February 3, 2014.

Victoria, The Tablet (UK),  "Australia honours for seven clerics including priest critical of Church’s response to abuse revelations", February 3, 2014.

NSW, ABC News, "New Anglican Bishop for Newcastle", February 3, 2014.

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NSW, Northern Star, "Accusations against priest now being investigated by police", February 1, 2014.

QLD, lewisblayse.net, "Comments welcome", February 1, 2014.

QLD, lewisblayse.net, "Love to all", January 31, 2014.

NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, "Sex with students claims: female teacher quits top Catholic boys school",  January 31, 2014.

NSW Police Force, "Catholic priest charged over alleged historical indecent assault - Strike Force Rufina",  January 31, 2014.

Sydney, NEWS.com.au, "Teacher at St Aloysius' College in Sydney resigns amid student sex claim", January 31, 2014. 

Sydney, 9 News, "Sydney Catholic school teacher 'had sex with boys'", January 31, 2014.

Sydney, NEWS.com.au, "Sydney priest charged with sexual assault", January 31, 2014.

NSW, Broken Rites, "Marist Brother to face a judge re child-sex charges, including buggery", January 24, 2014.

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NSW, Telegraph, "Catholic priest arrested and charged with sex offences in Bathurst", January 23, 2014.

Sydney, 9 News, "Former priest charged for abusing boys", January 23, 2014.

Sydney, Western Advocate, "Former Catholic priest charged over historical sexual assaults", January 23, 2014.

Vatican City, Religion News Service, "Is de-frocking abusive priests the best move?[w/ comment section]", January 17, 2014.

Vatican City, CBCNews, "Pope Benedict defrocked 400 priests in 2 years, document reveals", January 17, 2014.

USA, Christian Catholicism, "Pope Francis’ Priority: Rich Cardinals or Poor Children?", January 17, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland, Herald Sun, "Australians welcome UN Vatican scrutiny", January 17, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland, ABC News, "Vatican faces United Nations panel over child abuse allegations [w/ video]", Janaury 17, 2014.

Geneva, Switzerland, 9 News, "Vatican grilled on abuse by UN watchdog", Janaury 17, 2014.

New Zealand, News.com.au, "Catholic brother's fate lies with minister", January 17, 2014.

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NSW, 3 News, "Brother Bernard's extradition decision delayed", Janaury 17, 2014.

NSW, ABC News (Australia),"NZ justice minister to rule on extradition of Bernard Kevin McGrath to face child sex abuse charges", January 17, 2014.

New Zealand, TVNZ, "Former Catholic brother's extradition case to go to Minister", January 17, 2014.

New Zealand, New Zealand Hearald, "Collins to decide on ex-Catholic brother's extradition", January 17, 2014.

Perth, ABC News, "Court hears Catholic priest to plead not guilty to child sex charges", January 16, 2014.

Australia, Pearls and Irritations, "Sex abuse: the de facto privilege of clergy. Kieran Tapsell", January 15, 2014.

Geneva, Huffington Post, "Vatican Facing United Nations Showdown On Sex Abuse Record [w/ slideshow]", January 15, 2014.

Geneva, Yahoo News AFP, "Victims hope probe will stem sex abuse by priests", January 15, 2014.

Geneva, United Nations News Centre, "Key UN body can now hear complaints from children whose rights have been violated", January 14, 2014.

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N. Ireland, ABC News AM, "UK's largest child abuse inquiry begins in Northern Ireland", January 14, 2014.

QLD, Brisbane Times, "Former Queensland Catholic school teacher Brian Dennis Cairns jailed for molesting boys", January 13, 2014.

Queensland, ABC News, "Former Queensland Christian Brother Brian Dennis Cairns gets five years' jail for abusing children", January 13, 2014.

N. Ireland, Sky News Key 103, "N Ireland Child Abuse Inquiry: Hundreds Respond", January 12, 2014.

Canberra, Canberra Times, "Canberra priest Father Edward Evans, 84, faces fresh child abuse charges", January 11, 2014.

Melbourne, Broken Rites, "Ronald Conway - the hands-on psychologist who "screened" the Catholic Church's priests", January 10, 2014.

Melbourne, Herald Sun, "Paedophile priest Michael Charles Glennon faced more charges", January 10, 2014.

Queensland, Courier Mail, "Church threatened to kill sex abuse victim's father, say police", January 07, 2014.

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VIC, The Australian, "Priest lashes police 'bunkum'", January 07, 2014.

Melbourne, 7 News,  "Paedophile Catholic priest Michael Glennon dies of natural causes in Victorian prison", January 1, 2014.

Melbourne, 9 News, 'Pedophile priest Michael Glennon dies", January 1, 2014.

Melbourne, The Age, ”Convicted paedophile priest Michael Glennon dies in jail", January 1, 2014.

Melbourne, Herald Sun, "Pedophile priest Michael Charles Glennon dies in jail", January 01, 2014.

Austrailia, National Catholic Reporter, "Australian inquiry scrutinizes church", December 31, 2013.

Melbourbe, The Dallas Morning News,"Fugitive priest found by Dallas Morning News pleads guilty again to sex-abuse charges", December 27, 2013.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Religious leaders invoke 'selfies' and new Pope in Christmas messages", December 24, 2013.

Canberra, ABC News, "Canberra's Anglican, Catholic leaders share Christmas messages", December 24, 2013.

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Australia, The Australian, "After a tumultuous year, a season of light and shade", December 24, 2013.

Melbourne, Human Headline, "The Yarmulke Conspiracy", December 23, 2013.

SA, The Australian, "SA Full Court rules Anglican Church has power to investigate, discipline rogue priests accused of misbehaviour", December 23, 2013.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Pope Francis may be awesome, but there's the iffy bit", December 22, 2013.

NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, "Catholic priest Finian Egan jailed for sexually assaulting girls", December 20, 2013.

NSW, Sky News, "Elderly child-predator priest jailed", December 20, 2013.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Try a new approach on sex crimes and justice", December 20, 2013.

NSW, 9 News, "Priest jailed 50 years after abuse started", December 20, 2013.

Victoria, 9 News, "Former Vic Christian brother granted bail", December 19, 2013.

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NSW, Sky News, "Fourth man arrested in child-sex case [w/ video]", December 19, 2013.

Victoria, Herald Sun, "Rabbi launches legal action against sex abuse victims' advocate", December 19, 2013.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Child sexual abuse victims angry over perpetrator's jail term", December 19, 2013.

Victoria, Courier, "Former Christian Brother will appeal jail term for indecent assault", December 19, 2013.

New South Wales Police Force, "Former Catholic Brother charged with historical assaults upon two school boys - Strike Force Avia", December 19, 2013.

NSW, The Advocate, "Tasmanian needed in Sydney child abuse case", December 19, 2013.

NSW, ABC News, "A former Catholic brother will face court today charged over historic sex abuses at a Sydney college back in the 1980's", December 19, 2013.

NSW, Armidale Express"Ex-priest facing child sex charges in court again", December 18, 2013.

NSW, ABC News, "Former Catholic brother back in NZ court", December 17, 2013.

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Melbourne, Herald Sun, "Priest employed by elite SA school charged as part of global child pornography ring", December 17, 2013.

Sydney, The West Australian, "Chilling message to elderly rapist priest [with video]", December 16, 2013.

Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, "Catholic priest Finian Egan confronted by sex-abuse victims in court", December 16, 2013.

NSW, Daily News, "Predator priest's crimes come back from the grave", December 16, 2013.

NSW, The Daily Telegraph, "When trust is broken: two innocent teens lured into a terrifying web of abuse", December 13, 2013.

NSW, The Daily Telegraph, "When trust is broken: two innocent teens lured into a terrifying web of abuse", December 13, 2013.

NSW, Eureka Street, "Restorative justice beyond the Royal Commission", December 10, 2013.

Melbourne, The Jewish Daily Forward, "Melbourne Police Question Former Yeshiva Principal Over Sex Abuse", December 09, 2013.

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Melbourne, 9 News, "Melbourne orthodox Jewish leader accused of rape", December 09, 2013.

Melbourne, The Age, "Rabbi stood down by school over rape claims",  December 9, 2013

NSW, ABC Gippsland, "Pension plea for child abuse survivors", November 18, 2013.

Grafton, The Canberra Times, "Canberra's Sarah MacNeil to become Australia's first female Anglican bishop", November 18, 2013.

NSW, The Australian, "Bracing for the truth", November 18, 2013.

VIC, Herald Sun, "Paedophile Catholic priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale admits to 14 new victims [w/ video]", November 18, 2013.

VIC, The Age, "Paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale admits new child sex offences", November 18, 2013.

NSW, 9 News, "Anglicans elect first woman bishop", November 18, 2013.

NSW, Sky News, "Anglicans elect first woman bishop", November 18, 2013.

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