Time for hiding is over for Catholic Church

AUSTRALIA
Herald Sun

Editorial
From:Herald Sun
January 12, 2013

The Catholic Church has copped the brunt of the accusations of child sexual abuse among its ranks. For 20 years it has faced a rightfully growing cacophony of blame.

For 20 years it has faced a rightfully growing cacophony of blame.

Mostly, its handling of abuse allegations is a lesson in how not to do things.

But the problem has run much deeper than the Catholic Church.

Individuals in organisations – church, state and welfare – have stolen the innocence of countless children and teens for decades. They’ve lived and sometimes died with their secrets.

Now, for all these organisations the time for hiding is over. Documents must not be kept in dusty filing cabinets. Secrets held tight over the generations should be told.

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