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Church in Australia

Australian bishop attends bail hearing over sex abuse charges

Bishop Christopher Saunders faces more than 20 criminal charges related to sexual abuse

The Pillar
Jul 09, 2024
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Bishop Christopher Saunders appeared in Australian court July 8 for a bail hearing, as the former bishop of the Diocese of Broome awaits trial on 28 criminal charges, including alleged sexual abuse.

Bishop Christopher Saunders. Image via ABC/YouTube.

Saunders, 74, attended court Monday in Broome, his former diocese, after prosecutors filed for a change to…

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