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Opinion

Theologian: New Zealand Catholic bishops bungle response to clergy abuse

New Zealand Catholic Bishops  Title: Theologian: New Zealand Catholic bishops bungle response to clergy abuse Author: Christopher Longhurst Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCROnline) Date: 20DEC2024 Earlier this year, New Zealand’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care found that “Catholic Church leaders have not been accountable or transparent to their congregations and the broader community

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News

Catholic Church in New Zealand discovers 14 per cent of clergy accused of abuse, with Cardinal describing findings as ‘horrifying’

Catholic Church in NZ Title: Catholic Church in New Zealand discovers 14 per cent of clergy accused of abuse, with Cardinal describing findings as ‘horrifying’ Author: Isaac Davidson Publisher: NZ Herald Date: 01FEB2022   As many as one in seven Catholic diocesan clergy in New Zealand have been accused of abuse, according to an investigation

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Catholic Church investigating claims children were prostituted to Church officials

Catholic Church New Zealand Title: Catholic Church investigating claims children were prostituted to Church officials Author: Sophie Cornish Publisher: Stuff.co.nz Date: 12MAY2021 The Catholic Church has confirmed it is investigating claims children from a Wellington boys’ home were prostituted out to Church officials. It is also calling on anyone with personal information on the matter

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