Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell was a prominent Australian cardinal of the Catholic Church, known for his significant role in the Vatican's financial affairs and his controversial involvement in discussions surrounding clerical sexual abuse. He was convicted in 2018 of historical sexual offenses but was acquitted by the Australian High Court in 2020. Pell had a close relationship with Pope Francis and was a key figure during a turbulent time for the Church in Australia, particularly amid the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which investigated the Church's handling of abuse claims. His death in 2023 was marked by protests from anti-Pell advocates, highlighting the ongoing divisions within the Church and Australian society regarding issues of abuse and accountability.
Born on Jun 08, 1941 (84 years old)
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Pope Francis worked alongside figures like the late Cardinal George Pell to reform Vatican finances.
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Cardinal George Pell is mentioned in the context of allegations of sexual abuse.
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Cardinal George Pell, whose death left the opposition to Francis without an obvious leader, had a formidable network.
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Cardinal George Pell was convicted and later cleared by the Australian High Court, and had a close relationship with Pope Francis.
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