AUSTRALIA
Christian Today
Bishop Anthony Fisher has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Sydney in an announcement by Pope Francis, Thursday.
The current Bishop of Parramatta will replace Cardinal George Pell, who was transferred to the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy earlier this year.
The Archbishop-elect committed to regaining the trust and confidence of the church and wider community amidst the ongoing investigation of sexual abuse of children within Australian institutions.
“The Catholic church in Australia is going through a period of public scrutiny and self-examination,” Bishop Fisher said.
“Victims of abuse and all young people must come first – no excuses, no cover-ups.”
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