Vatican treasurer charged with sex offences in Australia

Cardinal George Pell says he has been a victim of 'relentless character assassination'

Cardinal George Pell
Cardinal George Pell
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Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican treasurer, has been charged with multiple cases of sexual assault by police in his native Australia.

He has been summoned to appear in court in Victoria on 18 July. Details of the allegations have not been released.

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