AUSTRALIA
The West Australian
Megan Neil and Angus Livingston
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
The harm caused by Australia’s worst pedophile priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale is still being felt, a victims’ advocate says.
The former Victorian Catholic priest has admitted to abusing more than 60 children, but the true number could be as high as 1000.
Ridsdale, 82, on Thursday pleaded guilty to 20 new charges including rape, buggery and indecent assault against another 11 victims between 1962 to 1988.
“I plead guilty to all charges as presented,” Ridsdale told the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
He will now face a two-day plea hearing on August 15 before being sentenced.
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