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George Pell

Pell’s ‘catastrophe’ memorandum stains his legacy

Pell Stabs Pope in Back Title: Pell’s ‘catastrophe’ memorandum stains his legacy Author: Thomas Reese Publisher: RNS Date: 17JAN2023 Pell was cowardly and disloyal in authoring an anonymous memorandum attacking Pope Francis. (RNS) — I always tried to give Cardinal George Pell the benefit of the doubt, which is why it is so disappointing to

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George Pell could have helped. He made it worse.

George Pell is no saint Title: George Pell could have helped. He made it worse. Podcast Presenter: Ruby Jones Podcast Guest: Lucie Morris-Marr Publisher: 7am Schwartz Media Date: 18JAN2023 George Pell’s body is returning to Australia after last weekend’s funeral service in the Vatican. He will be interred in the crypts below St Mary’s Cathedral

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Sexual abuse victims know the truth. George Pell allowed lives to be destroyed to protect himself and the Catholic church

Chrissie Foster George Pell Title: Sexual abuse victims know the truth. George Pell allowed lives to be destroyed to protect himself and the Catholic church Author: Chrissie Foster Publisher: The Guardian Date: 16JAN2023 Suppression of the truth comes from the Catholic church’s canon law. There is no exposing of hierarchy. To be a sexual assault

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Full Story: David Marr on the life and legacy of Cardinal George Pell

George Pell Danger To Children Title: Full Story: David Marr on the life and legacy of Cardinal George Pell Podcast Presenters: Jane Lee & David Marr Publisher: The Guardian Date: 16JAN2023 George Pell, who died last week in Rome aged 81, was a towering figure in the Catholic church and Australian political life. But for

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A school principal gave up everything to blow the whistle on a paedophile priest. George Pell hung up on him

Graeme Sleeman George Pell Title: A school principal gave up everything to blow the whistle on a paedophile priest. George Pell hung up on him Author: Christopher Knaus Publisher: The Guardian Date: 15JAN2023 Graeme Sleeman resigned in disgust after complaining about Father Peter Searson in the 1980s and suspects he was then blacklisted. Former Catholic

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George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors

George Pell’s Death Title: George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors Author: Benita Kolovos Publisher: The Guardian Date: 12JAN2023 ‘Sense of quiet’ in town which has the unfortunate distinction of being a hotspot of historic sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. As the Vatican announced the death of Australia’s most senior Catholic,

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Gerald Ridsdale photo that haunted George Pell for decades

George Pell Ridsdale Photo Title: Gerald Ridsdale photo that haunted George Pell for decades Author: Chantelle Francis Publisher: News.com.au Date:  11JAN2023 The moment George Pell was grilled by ABC reporter Leigh Sales about a photo that haunted the cardinal has re-emerged after his death. For 29 years, there was one photo Cardinal George Pell was

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George Pell: what the five-year royal commission into child sexual abuse found

George Pell Lied Under Oath Title: George Pell: what the five-year royal commission into child sexual abuse found Author: Christopher Knaus Publisher: The Guardian Date: 12JAN2023 The child sexual abuse royal commission in 2020 released a bombshell un-redacted report examining the failings of George Pell during his time as an assistant priest, bishop, auxiliary bishop

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