Former Bishop in Western Australia Faces 26 Child Sex Abuse Charges The Catholic Church in Western Australia has been embroiled in a long standing scandal involving allegations of child sex abuse against one of its former bishops.
The allegations, which date back several decades, have led to the bishop facing an astonishing 26 charges related to the abuse of minors.
Background of Allegations A local journalist's series of investigative pieces published two years ago first brought the allegations to light.