Catholic Church in PNG struggling with sex abuse

NEW GUINEA
Radio Australia

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But the country’s Archbishop admits it faces various challenges, including the ‘wantok’ system, that are preventing some perpertators from being brought to justice.

Catholic Archbishop John Ribat’s comments come as the case of priest, Philip Kelera, has been in court in recent weeks.

Kelera’s been charged with five counts of incdecent assault against five school boys aged between 11 and 15 in East New Britain.

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