AUSTRALIA
Herald Sun
Keith Moor and Mark Buttler, Herald Sun
October 25, 2016
CARDINAL George Pell has vowed to cooperate with Victoria Police in its ongoing probe into child sex abuse allegations made against him.
His office confirmed he has been voluntarily interviewed by Victorian detectives who flew to Rome last week.
“The Cardinal repeats his previous rejection of all and every allegation of sexual abuse and will continue to co-operate with Victoria Police until the investigation is finalised,” a statement from Cardinal Pell’s office in Rome said.
“The Cardinal has no further comment at this time.”
It was the first time the sex allegations made against Cardinal Pell have been put directly to him.
“Three members of Victoria Police travelled to Rome last week where Cardinal George Pell voluntarily participated in an interview regarding allegations of sexual assault,” Victoria Police spokeswoman Leonie Johnson said today.
“As a result of the interview, further investigations are continuing.
“We are not prepared to comment further at this time.”
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