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Australian archbishop speaks about helping human trafficking victim

Mar 28, 2017

The Australian state of New South Wales is investigating the extent of human trafficking within their borders. On Tuesday, the Archbishop of Sydney told the story of the time a person trapped in slavery approached him for help in the suburbs of Sydney.

By Crux Staff

Australian prelate acknowledges “criminal negligence” on abuse

Feb 23, 2017

During a hearing before a Royal Commission in Australia examining institutional responses to child sexual abuse, several prelates acknowledged deep failures, with Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney adding that in at least some cases, those breakdowns amounted to “criminal negligence.”

By Inés San Martín

Data shows scope of sexual abuse in Australian Church

Feb 6, 2017

The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse revealed on Monday that between 1980 and 2015, 4,400 people had reported having been abused at more than 1,000 Catholic institutions across Australia, with seven percent of Australian priests facing charges.

By Inés San Martín

Aussie bishop asks, ‘Are we missing the opportunity of Francis?’

Jul 16, 2016

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney, Australia, currently recovering from a rare autoimmune disorder, discusses the Church’s sexual abuse scandals, the impact of World Youth Day, the missionary opportunities being created under Pope Francis, and more.

By Christopher White

Bishop who beat rare disease learns lessons on suffering, humility

Jul 14, 2016

In a conversation with Crux, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney, Australia, discusses his trying experience of recovering from a rare autoimmune disease that left him temporarily paralyzed, the Catholic Church’s fight against euthanasia and gay marriage, and more.

By Christopher White