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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

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Philip Wilson has become the highest-ranked Catholic official in the world convicted of concealing historical child sexual abuse.

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