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Reaction to Cardinal George Pell's conviction for child sexual abuse

Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia

Cardinal George Pell arrives at the County Court in Melbourne, Australia Source: AAP

The verdict only became public knowledge following the Court's removal of the suppression order on the trial, after a separate case against Pell was dropped


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By Bethan Smoleniec

Source: SBS



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The verdict only became public knowledge following the Court's removal of the suppression order on the trial, after a separate case against Pell was dropped



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