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Melbourne’s Archbishop Denis Hart has made a commitment to ensure no more cases of child sex abuse emerge from the Catholic Church.
Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart has pledged to prevent any new cases of child sex abuse emerging from the Catholic Church, saying it has been “hit like a brick” by the scandal.
He said the church had had trouble coming to terms with the horror of so many priests and religious offending, but it was resolute in its commitment to addressing it.
“I take responsibility for ensuring there is no re-emergence of child sexual abuse in the church, that victims are treated fairly and compassionately, and that offenders are removed from contact with children,” Archbishop Hart said on Friday.
“I speak on behalf of my fellow bishops and religious institute leaders when I say that we all share this commitment.”
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