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The Enduring Lesson of the Persecution of Cardinal Pell

By Father Raymond J. de Souza at the National Catholic Register:   The emphatic acquittal Tuesday of Cardinal George Pell by Australia’s High Court is a moment of opportunity and testing for the Church in Australia. Will they meet the … Continue reading

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With Conviction Overturned, Cardinal Pell Speaks: ‘The Only Basis for Justice is Truth’

From the National Catholic Register: SYDNEY  — After his conviction for child sexual abuse was overturned Tuesday by Australia’s High Court, Cardinal George Pell has released a statement expressing gratitude to his family, friends, and legal team, and noting that he … Continue reading

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Cardinal Pell Ruling Deferred, Supporters Hopeful

By Edward Pentin at the National Catholic Register:   Legal experts and supporters of Cardinal George Pell are quietly confident he could be acquitted soon and possibly as early as next week after Australia’s highest court deferred ruling on an … Continue reading

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Australia: Mandatory confession reporting laws come into effect

Laws requiring clergy in Victoria to report child abuse to authorities – even if it is revealed under the seal of confession – will come into effect today. Source: The Age. By Sumeyya Ilanbey, The Age Clergy are required to … Continue reading

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