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Mom ‘Tried to Dissuade’ Son From Revealing Rape by Hillsong Founder’s Dad

‘SORDID MESS’

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has denied making efforts to cover up his father’s sexual abuse.

Dan Ladden-Hall
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