AUSTRALIA
The Australian
February 9, 2017
SAM BUCKINGHAM-JONES
Journalist
Sydney
Cardinal George Pell says the Greens are “anti-religion” and have pulled an “obvious political stunt” in calling for his return to Australia to assist police and prosecutors who are reviewing allegations against him.
In a statement released overnight, Cardinal Pell responded through a spokesman to a motion by the Greens accusing him of avoiding allegations of misconduct.
“The Greens have opted for an obvious political stunt while knowing full well Cardinal Pell has consistently co-operated with the Royal Commission and the Victorian Police,” a spokesman from Rome said.
“The suggestion that Cardinal Pell should be accountable for all the wrong doings of Church personnel throughout Australia over many decades is not only unjust and completely fanciful but also acts to shield those in the Church who should be called to account for their failures.”
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