Broome bishop facing abuse claims once told inquiry of ‘massive failure’ in how church deals with allegations
by Tory Shepherd from World news | The Guardian on (#6F2XD)
Christopher Saunders, who denies grooming young boys, criticised the Catholic church's response to child sexual abuse allegations at a royal commission in 2017
A Catholic leader now accused of assaulting or grooming dozens of young Aboriginal men once told a royal commission there was a massive failure" in churches' response to sexual abuse allegations.
A Vatican report leaked this week alleged that Broome bishop, Christopher Saunders, hosted bunga bunga" parties, and spent church money on alcohol, cigarettes and mobile phones, according to Channel Seven. Saunders, who has stood down but has not been charged, denies the allegations.
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