Former Catholic bishop sexually abused boys at 'shirts-off' parties, court hears

Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders faces first day of sex abuse trialDBy David WeberTopic:CourtsPosted Tue 21 Jul 2026 at 5:00pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 5:00pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 5:00pm, updated Tue 21 Jul 2026 at 5:20pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 5:20pmThe former Bishop of Broome, Christopher Alan Saunders, arrives at the District Court in Perth on Tuesday for the start of his trial on child sexual abuse allegations. (ABC News: David Weber)abc.net.au/news/former-broome-bishop-stands-trial-on-sex-abuse-allegations/106941026Link copiedShareShare articleA former high-ranking Catholic bishop had a sexual interest in young Aboriginal men and abused them at "alcohol-fuelled" parties in Western Australia's far north over several years, a Perth court has heard.Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, has faced…

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