Adelaide's Catholic archbishop convicted of concealing historical abuse

Archbishop Philip Wilson (centre) arrives at Newcastle Local Court

Archbishop Philip Wilson (centre) arrives at Newcastle Local Court Source: AAP

Adelaide's Catholic archbishop has become the highest-ranked Catholic official in the world convicted of concealing historical child sexual abuse. Philip Wilson has been found guilty of failing to report allegations against another priest in the 1970s. It opens the way for other senior priests to be charged with similar crimes in Australia and around the world.



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