From New Zealand, terms of reference for the Royal Commission into the Christchurch Terror Attacks finalised.

Govt confirms details of Royal Commission into Christchurch terror attack

Supreme Court judge Sir William Young will lead the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque terror attacks, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern also announced the terms of reference for the inquiry.

"The Government will ensure no stone is left unturned as we examine as quickly as possible how the March 15 attack happened, what could have been done to stop it and how we can keep New Zealanders safe," Ardern told reporters at her weekly post-Cabinet press conference.

"The Royal Commission plays a critical role in our ongoing response to fully understand what happened in the lead up to the attack and to ensure such an attack never happens again.

The Commission will look at:

The alleged gunman's activities before the attack, including:

● Relevant information from his time in Australia

● His arrival and residence in New Zealand

● His travel within New Zealand, and internationally

● How he obtained a gun licence, weapons and ammunition

● His use of social media and other online media

● His connections with others, whether in New Zealand or internationally

● What relevant state sector agencies knew about him and his activities before this attack; what actions, if any, they took in light of that knowledge; and whether there were any additional measures that the agencies could have taken to prevent the attack

● Whether there were any impediments to relevant state sector agencies gathering or sharing information relevant to the attack, or acting upon such information, including legislative impediments

● Whether there was any inappropriate concentration or priority setting of counter-terrorism resources by relevant state sector agencies prior to this attack.

"Justice Young, who is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest court, has the extensive experience and skills required to lead the inquiry," Ardern said.

"I am confident that in his nearly nine years as a judge on our highest bench, Justice Young has the judgement, clarity and care to do the job, with a sound understanding of intelligence issues and experience working in the public eye."

One further member would be appointed to the commission by the end of April.

The commission would engage with the Muslim community, including appointing people to help with effective consultation.

It would start considering evidence from May 13 and was expected to report back to Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy by December 10.

The commission will have a budget of $8.2 million.

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/government-confirms-details-of-royal-commission-of-inquiry-into-christchurch-terror-attack/

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Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019, as approved by Cabinet on 8 April 2019.

https://www.dia.govt.nz/Royal-Commission-of-Inquiry-into-the-Attack-on-Christchurch-Mosques

Vatican removes Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron after sex abuse conviction

A Vatican tribunal has confirmed the child abuse conviction of former Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron. He was accused of molesting altar boys in the 1970s, but the Vatican has not released the exact details of his crimes.

The Vatican on Thursday said it had upheld the child abuse conviction of former Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron and formally removed him from office.

The canonical trial appeal confirmed 73-year-old Apuron's guilt for "delicts against the sixth commandment with minors" and sentence of removal from office, as well as a ban on living in the US Pacific territory, a statement said.

The ruling handed down on February 7 confirmed a judgment from March 2018. Apuron has denied the charges and says he is a victim of slander.

The Vatican has not yet made public the exact details of the accusations against Apuron. He had been accused of molesting altar boys when he was a parish priest during the 1970s. The Holy See said Apuron had been found guilty of some of the accusations against him.

The allegations against Apuron first emerged in 2016 when one of the victims, a former altar boy, came forward when he was in his 50s and other victims followed.

Criminal charges not possible

Despite the ruling, Apuron cannot be criminally charged because the offenses took place as long as 30-40 years ago, meaning the statute of limitations has expired. Apuron had held the position of archbishop on the island since 1986.

Apuron was not expelled from the priesthood and retains the title of bishop, but he can no longer use the bishop's insignia — the crozier, pectoral cross and miter.

The Vatican also said the judgment can no longer be appealed.

Dozens of cases involving other priests on Guam have since been revealed, and the archdiocese was facing over $100 million in civil lawsuits when it filed for bankruptcy protection in January.

A 'measure of solace'

In a statement, Apuron said he was "deeply saddened" by the decision, adding "I believe that the facts and evidence presented demonstrated my total innocence."

His replacement, Archbishop Michael Byrnes, a former assistant bishop of Detroit, hailed the verdict as needed closure to a "long and painful period for our church."

"The victims, survivors and their families who have suffered greatly can have some measure of solace that justice has been rendered in the church's tribunal process," Michael Byrnes said in a statement.

Guam's population of about 170,000 is predominantly Catholic.

The Catholic Church has faced allegations of child sexual abuse in much of the world, with abuse scandals emerging in countries including Ireland, Chile, Australia, France, the United States and Poland.

The Church has had to pay billions of dollars in damages to victims, and some churches have had to close.

The Vatican has been embroiled in the scandals with the conviction of Cardinal George Pell, who was sentenced to six years in jail for abusing two boys in his native Australia.

He had served as the Vatican treasurer and a member of the pope's innermost council of cardinals until his conviction last year.

https://www.dw.com/cda/en/vatican-removes-guam-archbishop-anthony-apuron-after-sex-abuse-conviction/a-48202326

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