Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse in Png in Suspected Drug Overdose

Radio Australia
October 9, 2014

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/priest-accused-of-sexual-abuse-in-png-in-suspected-drug-overdose/1377411

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It came just hours after Father Roger Mount was made aware of plans to deport him to Australia.

Roger Mount has previously denied the allegations of abuse but has also ignored a suspension from PNG's Catholic church and has simply refused to leave his rural parish.

Neighbours and local church officials say two school-aged boys have been living with the elderly priest.

Despite rumours of the alleged abuse being known around town, the chairman of the local Catholic council thought it was a private matter.

Presenter: Liam Cochrane, Papua New Guinea correspondent

Speaker: Father Roger Mount; Dorcas Ledo, local resident; Joseph Efi, head of the local church council