The former Bishop of Broome, a senior Catholic cleric, has been charged with sexually abusing young men.
He is one of the most senior members of the Catholic hierarchy worldwide to face such accusations, according to reports.
Broome, a coastal city in Western Australia, is the former diocese of the bishop in question.
The allegations have drawn attention to the broader issue of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, prompting calls for greater accountability.
Details of the charges and any subsequent legal proceedings have not yet been released.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
