Cardinal George Pell spotted in Singapore

Cardinal George Pell has been filmed in Asia on his way home to defend multiple historical sexual abuse charges.

Cardinal George Pell has reportedly been spotted in Singapore as he makes his way back Australia to face multiple historical sexual abuse charges.

In a video obtained by Nine Network, Cardinal Pell is seen sitting with a friend at an ice-cream shop in Singapore on Saturday.

The 76-year-old is due to appear in a Melbourne court on July 26 charged with several historical sexual offences.

Australia's most senior Catholic insists he is innocent and is looking forward to fighting the charges in court.


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