Cardinal Pell

Thursday, December 05

Tributes for Cardinal Pell

Church and community leaders have expressed shock and sadness at the unexpected death of Cardinal George Pell in Rome last week, but paid tribute to him as a man of faith who provided strong and clear leadership.

Pain of survivor victims not forgotten

Acknowledging the High Court’s decision today to acquit Cardinal George Pell of historical child sex abuse charges, Adelaide Archbishop-elect Patrick O’Regan said it was important to remember the “survivor victims, their families and people in the parishes” at this time.

Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ

Bishop O'Kelly responds to Pell decision

As news of the Victorian Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the conviction of Cardinal George Pell reverberated around the world, Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ urged people to be sensitive to the needs of all.

Cardinal Pell sentenced

Cardinal George Pell was sentenced to six years in prison with a three year and eight month non-parole period for historical sexual abuse charges in the Melbourne County Court today.

Cardinal Pell conviction revealed

A suppression order on the conviction of Cardinal George Pell in a Melbourne court was lifted today following the withdrawal of further charges against him.