Australian High Court hears case to overturn Cdl Pell’s sex-abuse conviction
The cardinal's attorney argues in the appeal that there wasn't enough evidence for a conviction beyond reasonable doubt.
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Articles tagged George Pell
Prayers start for Cdl Pell 9 days before high court hears final appeal
The High Court of Australia will hear the last appeal of Cardinal George Pell against his conviction on sex abuse charges on March 11.
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Catholic deacon urges supporters to send Christmas cards to imprisoned Cdl. Pell
The Australian prison holding Pell will refuse any mail addressing him as 'Cardinal,' though 'in the letter 'His Eminence' will be accepted by the authorities.'
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Top court grants Cardinal Pell final appeal
The Australian cardinal was convicted of sex abuse but has always maintained his innocence. His conviction was based solely on the evidence of one complainant.
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Financial Times: Top cardinal implicated in Vatican financial corruption scandal
It was this same cardinal who helped to stop the financial reforms to the Vatican finances begun by Cardinal George Pell.
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A partial, possible explanation for new mind-boggling Vatican financial scandal
The facts we know lead to a partial explanation.
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Last chance: Cardinal Pell asks Australia’s high court to hear appeal
The hope after a contentious split decision in August is that the case will be heard again and the conviction overturned.
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Human respect trumps justice in persecution of Cdl. Pell
What is needed is a degree of moral seriousness about Pell's case and others like it, which has not always been on display.
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Cardinal Pell’s conviction disgraces the Australian justice system
Does this verdict satisfy the standard that a defendant must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt? Not even close.
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Cardinal Pell to appeal sex abuse conviction to Australia’s supreme court
The High Court is the last court of appeal in Australia.
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