From Australia-Newcastle's Anglican Bishop has fought back tears while apologising for past church cover-ups and the poor handling of complaints about child sexual abuse.
Greg Thompson marked 500 days in the position by saying sorry for "the terrible harm done [by] a culture of not listening".
"If you are a victim or a survivor of abuse I want to encourage you to come forward," he said.
"I want to assure you that when you do share your story the church will believe you and you will be supported in that process.
"I know that as a diocese in the past we failed some victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-17/newcastles-anglican-bishop-greg-thompson-sorry-for-church-abuse/6552688
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