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27 February 2016

Blow to the Catholic Church as spotlight falls on Cardinal Pell

It was approaching first light in Rome on February 19 when Cardinal George Pell was informed a Victoria Police investigation into sexual abuse allegations against him was about to be made public.
As his team carefully considered the predicament, crowds were starting to gather in the 5C cold for their Vatican pilgrimage. Back in Australia, the attention was turning to the weekend.
For Pell and his closest minders — religious and legal — the response to the claims that he had abused between five and 10 boys was as sharp as an Italian suit.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/blow-to-the-catholic-church-as-spotlight-falls-on-cardinal-pell/news-story/285fb725b057a36ef95122d3c0b1bf22