Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse

Monday, September 21

Cardinal Pell denies abuse allegations

Cardinal George Pell has vehemently denied groping allegations against him and says he is the victim of a “scandalous smear campaign” championed by the ABC.

Cardinal Pell responds to call to come home

Cardinal George Pell has responded to calls for him to return to Australia to give evidence to the child abuse royal commission by noting hearing arrangements are a matter for the inquiry.

Cardinal Pell giving evidence at a previous hearing of the royal commission in Sydney.

Pell not too unwell to travel to Australia

Lawyers for Cardinal George Pell have renewed their application for him to give evidence at the royal commission into child sexual abuse via video from Rome, even though he hasn’t been precluded from travelling.