Funeral held in Vatican for Australian cardinal Pell Several dozen people including bishops, cardinals and archbishops turned out for the funeral of the controversial Cardinal George Pell in the Vatican. World • 14 Jan 23
Funeral held in Vatican for Australian cardinal Pell Several dozen people including bishops, cardinals and archbishops turned out for the funeral of the controversial Cardinal George Pell in the Vatican. World • 14 Jan 23
Australian Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81 Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and later cleared of sexual abuse in Australia, has died in Rome aged 81, a church official said. World • 11 Jan 23
Australian Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81 Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and later cleared of sexual abuse in Australia, has died in Rome aged 81, a church official said. World • 11 Jan 23
Cardinal Pell accuser 'accepts' acquittal A former choirboy who accused Australian Cardinal George Pell of abusing him has said he accepts the top Vatican cleric's acquittal, but urged survivors of child sex abuse to keep coming forward. World • 08 Apr 20
Cardinal Pell accuser 'accepts' acquittal A former choirboy who accused Australian Cardinal George Pell of abusing him has said he accepts the top Vatican cleric's acquittal, but urged survivors of child sex abuse to keep coming forward. World • 08 Apr 20
Judgment reserved in Cardinal Pell appeal The fate of jailed Australian Cardinal George Pell remains in the balance as judges adjourned to deliberate over an appeal against his conviction on historical child sex abuse charges. World • 21 Aug 19
Judgment reserved in Cardinal Pell appeal The fate of jailed Australian Cardinal George Pell remains in the balance as judges adjourned to deliberate over an appeal against his conviction on historical child sex abuse charges. World • 21 Aug 19
Cardinal Pell begins child sex abuse conviction appeal Australian Cardinal George Pell has left his prison cell and attended the opening hearing in his appeal against conviction for child sexual abuse. World • 05 Jun 19
Cardinal Pell begins child sex abuse conviction appeal Australian Cardinal George Pell has left his prison cell and attended the opening hearing in his appeal against conviction for child sexual abuse. World • 05 Jun 19
Cardinal George Pell jailed for child sexual abuse Disgraced Australian Cardinal George Pell has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing two choirboys, in what the judge lambasted as a "brazen" attack and "grave" abuse of power. World • 13 Mar 19
Cardinal George Pell jailed for child sexual abuse Disgraced Australian Cardinal George Pell has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing two choirboys, in what the judge lambasted as a "brazen" attack and "grave" abuse of power. World • 13 Mar 19
Vatican to open investigation into Cardinal Pell The Vatican's doctrinal department will open its own investigation into accusations against Cardinal George Pell, who was found guilty of sexual abuse of minors in his native Australia. World • 27 Feb 19
Vatican to open investigation into Cardinal Pell The Vatican's doctrinal department will open its own investigation into accusations against Cardinal George Pell, who was found guilty of sexual abuse of minors in his native Australia. World • 27 Feb 19
Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of child sex crimes Australian Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys, becoming the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes. World • 26 Feb 19
Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of child sex crimes Australian Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys, becoming the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes. World • 26 Feb 19
Cardinal Pell abuse hearing may hear from 50 witnesses A Melbourne court has heard that up to 50 witnesses could be called to a hearing in March to determine if there is enough evidence for Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell to stand trial on sex abuse charges. News • 06 Oct 17
Cardinal Pell abuse hearing may hear from 50 witnesses A Melbourne court has heard that up to 50 witnesses could be called to a hearing in March to determine if there is enough evidence for Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell to stand trial on sex abuse charges. News • 06 Oct 17
Pope grants top adviser leave to fight abuse charges Pope Francis has granted top adviser Cardinal George Pell leave to return to his native Australia to face charges of sexual abuse, a Vatican spokesman has said. News • 29 Jun 17
Pope grants top adviser leave to fight abuse charges Pope Francis has granted top adviser Cardinal George Pell leave to return to his native Australia to face charges of sexual abuse, a Vatican spokesman has said. News • 29 Jun 17