PARIS (FRANCE)
LaCroix International
March 16, 2019
Catholic reaction to the conviction of George Pell for child sexual abuse was as diverse as the Catholic community itself.
Some of the reaction has a public voice, including the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, the Catholic commentariat, individual bishops, leaders of Catholic agencies and education authorities, and prominent Catholic survivors. This aspect of Catholic reaction can be identified.
Some explored the trial, conviction and forthcoming appeal, while the remainder discussed the likely impact on the Catholic community, sometimes a gut reaction of a personal kind.Some emphasised the value of the Church’s works in the community while others gave reassurance that the Church is now a safe environment. Some questioned the verdict or urged against a rush to judgement before the completion of the appeal process.
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