Catholic Church in NZ to change how it responds to sexual abuse
Victims had complained to a Royal Commission about the church's handling of allegations.
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Disabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witness
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St John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiry
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'Crime against humanity': 600 bodies found at Indigenous school
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Remains of 215 indigenous children found buried in Canadian church school
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