Former Australian Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing Indigenous men

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What happened

A former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:38:41 UTC.

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