AUSTRALIA
ABC News
Supporters of Cardinal George Pell are being asked to contribute to his legal fund through a series of advertisements.
Some of the ads have appeared in the Catholic Weekly, the news journal published by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
In an article published on the Weekly’s website it also said: “When Cardinal Pell took leave from his role as Prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy to voluntarily return to Australia nearly 12 months ago to fight the charges, many supporters wanted to contribute to his legal costs.”
Cardinal Pell is fighting against historical sexual offence charges. He has pleaded not guilty.
Media reports estimate that each court day is costing Cardinal Pell tens of thousands of dollars.
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