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Broome Catholic bishop subject of Vatican investigation still in control of charities

Christopher Saunders, who has denied accusations he assaulted young Aboriginal men, remains responsible for nine charities, one with revenue of at least $1m

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023

Broome bishop facing abuse claims told royal commission of church’s ‘massive failure’ over allegations

Christopher Saunders, who denies grooming young boys, criticised the Catholic church’s response to child sexual abuse allegations at a royal commission in 2017

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023

Vatican shares investigation into child abuse allegations against an Australian bishop with police

The Catholic Church says the Vatican has shared with police findings of an internal investigation of a former Australian bishop over child sex abuse allegations and will fully cooperate with criminal investigators

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Afternoon Update: Australia’s bushfire risk rises; China’s defence minister missing; and how to get kids cooking

Extreme fire risks and heatwave warnings as the Bureau of Meteorology confirms El Niño has arrived

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Vatican considering report into ‘very serious’ allegations against former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders, church says

Archbishop of Perth says the former bishop has denied the ‘deeply distressing’ allegations

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2023

Bishop Christopher Saunders still in Broome despite Vatican decree to leave diocese

Bishop Christopher Saunders continues to live in church-owned properties in Broome despite the Pope's instruction that he leave the outback diocese.

ABC News · Oct 26, 2022

Bishop Christopher Saunders ordered to leave the Kimberley as Catholic Church confirms investigation

The Vatican orders former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders to physically leave the remote diocese, as a fresh investigation into sexual misconduct allegations gets underway.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

As police crack down on homelessness, unhoused end up in Mojave desert

On the edge of northern Los Angeles county, at least 200 people are living in tents and trailers on remote, harsh terrain. ‘They treat us like we’re a lost cause,’ one resident said

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2022

Vatican orders investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against retired Broome bishop Christopher Saunders

Documents obtained by the ABC reveal the Vatican has commenced an investigation into retired Broome bishop Christopher Saunders, who has been accused of sexual misconduct but never charged with any related offence.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2022