AUSTRALIA
Canberra Times
May 26, 2013
Australia’s most senior Catholic has been urged to face up to child sex crimes committed by members of the church and to apologise when he fronts a parliamentary inquiry on Monday.
Cardinal George Pell will be the last witness to give evidence at Victoria’s child sex abuse inquiry.
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has called on him to be open and honest with the public about the church’s handling of child sexual abuse within its ranks.
“It’s time for George Pell, on behalf of the Catholic Church, to be open and frank, not only with the inquiry but with the people of Victoria and Australia,” Dr Napthine said on Sunday.
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