Cardinal George Pell to face child sex abuse charges

Australian Cardinal and Vatican's Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, George Pell, at the Vatican (AAP)

Australian Cardinal and Vatican's Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, George Pell, at the Vatican (AAP) Source: AAP

Australia's most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged over historical child sexual assault allegations. Victoria Police say Cardinal Pell faces multiple charges and has been summonsed to appear in court on July the 18th.



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