Former Australian Catholic archbishop has conviction for failing to report abuse overturned
The former Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, has had his conviction for failing to report child sexual abuse allegations overturned. The 68-year-old former archbishop became the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of such an offence in May this year. He was sentenced to 12 months detention in July which he […]
Australian Catholic archbishop resigns following conviction over concealing child sex abuse
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, following the archbishop’s conviction for concealing child sexual abuse. In a statement released on Monday night, Archbishop Wilson said he had submitted his resignation from the position of archbishop to the Pope on 20th July and had “now been informed that His […]
Adelaide’s Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson sentenced to 12 months for concealing child abuse
Philip Wilson, Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, is to be assessed for home detention following his conviction last month for concealing child sexual abuse. Appearing in Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday morning, Magistrate Robert Stone sentenced Wilson to 12 months detention and adjourned the matter until 14th August to assess Wilson’s suitability for home detention. He will eligible […]
Adelaide Catholic archbishop found guilty of concealing child sexual abuse
The Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, has been found guilty of concealing child sexual abuse allegations made against another priest in a landmark case in New South Wales. Archbishop Wilson is the most senior Catholic to be convicted of such an offence. He was accused of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse […]