The Catholic Church is disappointed a Government inquiry into state abuse of children may not expand to include faith-based institutions, including itself. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said the primary role of an inquiry would be to focus on the state's responsibility.
The Labour-led government promised to set up an inquiry, but groups of survivors want its scope broadened to cover places like religious institutions and sports clubs. Faith-based institutions include churches, religious schools, communes, charities, and umbrella organisations. Bill Kilgallon, who handles complaints for the Catholic Church in New Zealand, said leaving out such institutions was a missed opportunity.
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