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Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican, March 2016. / Alexey Gotovskyi/CNA.

After Criminal Acquittal, Cardinal Pell Likely to Face Several Civil Suits

Apr 9, 2020

The High Court of Australia this week overturned Cardinal George Pell’s conviction for five alleged counts of sexual abuse, and despite his release from prison, Pell is likely to face several civil lawsuits from alleged abuse victims and their families.

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