AUSTRALIA
Express (UK)
By VINCENT WOOD
Thu, Jun 29, 2017
Cardinal George Pell, 76 has been under investigation in his homeland since last year following allegations of sexual abuse.
Victoria police’s deputy commissioner Shane Patton said: “Cardinal Pell is facing multiple charges and there are multiple complainants.”
The Cardinal has repeatedly denied allegations against him, previously defending the possibility of charges saying: “I’d just like to restate my innocence.
“I stand by everything I’ve said at the royal commission [on child sexual abuse] and in other places.
“We have to respect due process, wait until it’s concluded and obviously I’ll continue to cooperate fully.”
Last year the Pope confirmed he would withhold judgement on his Justice minister until the Australian justice system handed down their ruling.
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