Pell’s trial and Vatican sacking ‘no coincidence’
A former Italian Constitutional Court judge has linked the 2017 sacking of the Vatican’s first auditor-general to the subsequent jailing of Cardinal George Pell in Australia.
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Looking back on Australia’s violent past
David Marr’s new book examines the Native Police’s dispossession of Indigenous Australians, and is surely one of the books of the year.
Unsolicited message led to media star’s live-in nightmare
Storytelling is Jeanne Ryckmans’ life. So, what happens when a professional yarn peddler meets an adept yarn spinner who claims to be close to George Pell and the RBA governor?
Facing a financial crisis, the Vatican can clean up its act
George Pell long predicted the looming issue. Jesus drove the money changers from the temple in Jerusalem, and the Catholic Church needs a similar cleansing.
Pope’s down under snub in new cardinal spree
Six months after the death of Cardinal George Pell, the Pope has snubbed Australia with his appointment of 21 new cardinals to be created on September 30.
Two standards of justice in the Garden State
In Victoria there appears to be a law for Victoria Police and another for people like the late George Pell.
Francis will leave chaos for next pontiff to clear up
As pope, Francis has been unpredictable and confusing but he’s had one fixed star – a dislike for conservatives.
Ex-cardinal ‘unfazed’ at Pell pursuit
A disgraced Catholic cardinal was “detached” when told of allegations that money was sent to Australia to pursue the late George Pell over sexual abuse claims, a Vatican tribunal heard.
School repels bid to restore Pell’s name
George Pell’s alma mater St Patrick’s College is strongly resisting moves by his supporters to restore the Cardinal’s name on its Ballarat campus, splitting the school community.
Pell funeral marks fracture of church and state relations
The Pell legacy will live with the church and our secular institutions for decades to come.
Pell post triggers ‘abuse, vitriol’ against academic
An associate professor warns public debate is being stifled after he was attacked online and cast aside from a victim support service following a social media post about George Pell.
Abuse of power at core of church’s issues
The synod process heavily criticised by George Pell could hold the key to preventing a recurrence of ‘shocking’ historical sexual abuse, says Vatican’s most senior woman.
Pell thrived on conflict and it cost him dearly
George Pell was an old-style churchman who never shrank from a fight. But by the time of his death, he was no longer a team player.
Home town’s turn for farewell
Like many men of the cloth, George Pell often seemed to lack a permanent home. He loved Sydney, came from Ballarat and worked in Rome. Friday was Melbourne’s turn to say farewell.
Leaders lacked courage on Pell
All people of faith, Catholic and non-Catholic, deserved better.
Pell farewell and a moment of revelation
George Pell’s brother has accused a Catholic leader of ordering the late cardinal to back disgraced pedophile Gerard Ridsdale.
Abbott and archbishop lead tributes for a ‘lionheart’
Cardinal George Pell was farewelled in Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, with devout Catholics, treasured friends and powerful supporters in attendance.
Pell ‘our greatest Catholic … a saint for these times’
In his eulogy for George Pell, former prime minister Tony Abbott celebrates a wonderful life, a once-in-a-generation gathering and a rededication to the ideals the late Cardinal lived for.
Why Dutton went to George Pell’s funeral
Peter Dutton has explained why he attended the funeral service of controversial cardinal George Pell.
Abbott makes protest joke during eulogy
The former prime minister has poked fun at George Pell’s critics as protesters and mourners clashed over the cardinal’s legacy.
We felt so sorry for George, says Pell’s brother David
David Pell has condemned ‘fake Catholics’ who spoke out against his brother when he was in prison, urging them to ‘avoid mistruth’.
Cops break up crowd before Pell funeral
Police have had to separate a fight outside St Mary’s Cathedral in tense scenes hours before George Pell’s funeral.
Premier’s no-show at Pell farewell beggars belief
Though the late Cardinal George Pell would have been pleased by the scene at St Mary’s Cathedral, Dominic Perrottet is behaving like a bunny in the headlights.
Fears of ‘angry’ chaos at George Pell funeral
Police fear protesters will clash during a “loud, visible and angry” demonstration at the funeral of George Pell.
Police petition to block Pell protesters
Police say they have ‘safety concerns’ about the protest scheduled to be held outside George Pell’s requiem mass on Thursday.
Pell’s visits to oppressed and poor recalled
The first major Requiem Mass for George Pell was a night of memories, anecdotes, tears and laughter as stories behind the public image of the cardinal emerged.
‘A great guy’: Pope forgives harsh critic Pell
Francis defends George Pell for criticising him as he demands other opponents of his ‘mercy over dogma’ style challenge him to his face.
Close friend to lead Requiem Mass for Pell
The first of three major memorial masses for Cardinal George Pell in Melbourne will be held on Monday night, January 23.
Pell was an exemplar of courage
The faithful must now continue the work of George Pell, the driving force of modern Catholicism.
Hatred, ignorance fuel ongoing media anti-Pell campaign
There is a viscerally hot hatred still extant for Australia’s most senior Catholic. It expresses itself, among other places, in unbalanced media coverage following the cardinal’s death.
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