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Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men

Australian Associated Press · The Guardian · World
Published 7 Oct 2026, 3:42 pm·8 h ago·1 min read
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Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. The ex-bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was found guilty of 13 sex offences after a jury trial in the West Australian district court. Continue reading...

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