The Pope has accepted the resignation of Adelaide Archbishop, Philip Wilson after he was found guilty of concealing child sex abuse in the Hunter.
Wilson had been resisting calls for him to quit, insisting he would not step aside until his legal options were exhausted.
The 67-year-old is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of not disclosing abuse by another priest to police.
In a statement Philip Wilson said he hoped his resignation would be a catalyst to heal pain and distress caused by his conviction
He is appealing his 12 month sentence.
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| Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson |
