AUSTRALIA
Daily Mail
By AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS
31 May 2015
Cardinal George Pell is seeking legal advice over what he’s called false and misleading claims about his handling of child abuse cases within the Catholic Church.
Peter Saunders, who was hand-picked by the Pope six months ago to be the Catholic Church’s commissioner for the protection of children, says Cardinal Pell’s position in the church has become “untenable”.
“The false and misleading claims made against His Eminence are outrageous. The Cardinal is left no alternative but to consult with his legal advisers,” a statement issued on behalf of Cardinal Pell said.
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