AUSTRALIA
Sydney Morning Herald

Damien Murphy

The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher, has come out in strong support for his embattled predecessor Cardinal George Pell, saying no one should be prejudged because of their elite social status or positions on social issues.

“The George Pell I know is a man of integrity in his dealings with others, a man of faith and high ideals, a thoroughly decent man,” he said during Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday.

“Where complaints of abuse are made, victims should be listened to with respect and compassion and their complaints investigated and dealt with according to the law.

“No one should be prejudged because of their high profile, religious convictions or positions on social issues.”