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George Pell, highest ranked Catholic to be convicted of sex crimes

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Cardinal George Pell arrives at County Court in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. 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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Published 1 March 2019 7:18pm

Updated 1 March 2019 7:24pm

By Gareth Boreham

Presented by Roza Germian

Source: SBS

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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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