Australian Cardinal and Aide to Pope Is Charged With Sexual Assault

Source: http://ift.tt/1iM9ac1 --- Thursday, June 29, 2017
http://ift.tt/2upmzln Quote: SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s senior Roman Catholic prelate, and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, has been charged with sexual assault, the police in the Australian state of Victoria said on Thursday. The prelate, Cardinal George Pell, became the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face criminal charges involving accusations of sexual offenses. The case will test the credibility of Francis’ initiatives to foster greater accountability after abuse scandals that have shaken the church around the world. “Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons, and he is required to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court” on July 18, Shane Patton, the deputy police commissioner, said at a news conference. To the Pope- Send his man back to Australia to face the justice system. Anyone disagree? ...

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