George Pell to face historical sexual abuse claims

Australia's most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell has fronted the world's media, to again deny all charges now laid against him relating to historical claims of sexual assault offences.Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons to face multiple historic offences.Cardinal Pell says he is looking forward to clearing his name.

Cardinal George Pell (L) is flanked by Vatican spokesman Greg Burke as Pell speaks to members of the media, at the Vatican Source: AAP