Royal Commission Into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse

A woman puts a ribbon on the fence of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Ballarat, Australia, in February 2019. The ribbons raise awareness and show support for victims of abuse. (CNS/Reuters/Jonathan Barrett)

New Australian report may help church find its way out of abuse crisis

Commentary: There are signs that the Catholic Church's response to the sexual abuse crisis is now getting at deeper, institutional questions. A unique example that could bring encouraging news has come from Australia.

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