Catholic archbishop sentenced to detention over child abuse concealment

Archbishop Philip Wilson leaves Newcastle Local Court

Archbishop Philip Wilson leaves Newcastle Local Court Source: AAP

The most senior Catholic official in the world to be convicted of concealing child sex abuse is likely to serve half of his 12-month sentence in home detention and the remainder on parole.



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