George Pell to spend time in jail

Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia, for his pre-sentencing hearing

Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) Source: AAP

Cardinal George Pell is behind bars after being found guilty of child sex offences against two choirboys.


The highest-ranked Catholic to be convicted of abuse has been remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing, and an appeal, against the verdict.


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