AUSTRALIA
Advertiser
By Megan Gorrey
Nov. 20, 2012
PETER Ingham, the Catholic bishop of Wollongong diocese that covers Campbelltown, has loudly welcomed Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of a royal commission into child sex abuse in institutions — including the Catholic church.
In a statement that was read out at local Sunday Masses, Bishop Ingham said he would co-operate fully with the investigation and be open to its suggestions.
He apologised to sexual abuse victims and insisted they and their families “must receive respect, justice and compassion”.
“The protection of children is of prime importance, not the protection of any organisation,” he said.
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