AUSTRALIA
The Mirror (UK)
BY NATALIE EVANS
26 JUL 2017
The Pope’s financial adviser and third-highest cardinal in the Vatican has appeared in court charged with historical sexual offences.
Cardinal George Pell did not speak as he was escorted to and from court in his native Australia by police through a large crowd of media, protesters and supporters.
The 76-year-old was not required to enter a plea at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Australian police said last month Pell had been summoned to appear on charges of “historical sexual offences” from multiple complainants.
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