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Vatican treasurer to face March court hearing in Australia over historical sex charges
Source: Reuters
#WORLD NEWS OCTOBER 5, 2017 / 7:48 PM / UPDATED 22 MINUTES AGO
Vatican treasurer to face March court hearing in Australia over historical sex charges
Reuters Staff
2 MIN READ
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will face a court hearing in Australia next year to answer what police have described as “historical sexual offences”, a magistrate said on Friday, the most senior Roman Catholic official to face such accusations.
Pell, 76, a top adviser to Pope Francis, did not speak as he was escorted to and from Melbourne Magistrates’ Court by police through a group of media, protesters and supporters. He was not required to enter a plea.
Australian police said in June Pell had been summoned to appear on charges of “historical sexual offences” from multiple complainants. Details of the charges have not been made public.
Pell’s lawyers have said at a previous hearing he will plead not guilty to all charges. He is not required to enter a formal plea until a magistrate determines whether there is cause for a full trial.
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Vatican treasurer to face March court hearing in Australia over historical sex charges
Reuters Staff
2 MIN READ
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will face a court hearing in Australia next year to answer what police have described as “historical sexual offences”, a magistrate said on Friday, the most senior Roman Catholic official to face such accusations.
Pell, 76, a top adviser to Pope Francis, did not speak as he was escorted to and from Melbourne Magistrates’ Court by police through a group of media, protesters and supporters. He was not required to enter a plea.
Australian police said in June Pell had been summoned to appear on charges of “historical sexual offences” from multiple complainants. Details of the charges have not been made public.
Pell’s lawyers have said at a previous hearing he will plead not guilty to all charges. He is not required to enter a formal plea until a magistrate determines whether there is cause for a full trial.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-abuse-pell/vatican-treasurer-to-face-march-court-hearing-in-australia-over-historical-sex-charges-idUSKBN1CA309
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