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Cardinal George Pell may face sexual abuse charges

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Cardinal George Pell has appeared in front of Royal Commissions, Police and State Inquiries to explain the Catholic Church's handling of child abuse complaints against his fellow clergymen. Now, Victoria Police may press charges on Cardinal Pell himself for allegations of sexual misconduct in the 70's to the 90's while working as a priest in Victoria.


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Cardinal George Pell has appeared in front of Royal Commissions, Police and State Inquiries to explain the Catholic Church's handling of child abuse complaints against his fellow clergymen. Now, Victoria Police may press charges on Cardinal Pell himself for allegations of sexual misconduct in the 70's to the 90's while working as a priest in Victoria.



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