Cardinal George Pell has become the highest ranking Roman Catholic prelate to be...
VATICAN CITY - Cardinal George Pell has become the highest ranking Roman Catholic prelate to be convicted on charges of sexual abuse.
Pell, 77, was remanded in custody pending sentencing for sexually abusing two choir boys in Australia two decades ago.. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges. But Pell, who gave up Vatican immunity to return home to defend himself, is appealing the verdict. The pope has said he will wait for Australian civil justice to take its course before commenting on the case publicly.Pell is still a member of the College of Cardinals, the elite group from around the world who head dioceses and advise the pope. Cardinals under 80 can enter a secret conclave to elect a new pontiff after a papal death or resignation.
But, unlike Pell, McCarrick had not faced any civil procedures in his home country, the United States. He was tried and found guilty in the Vatican according to canon law. His lawyers have announced an appeal. A judge will first need to weigh the grounds for the appeal and then decide whether it can proceed. There is no date set for this yet.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Convicted of sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal Pell fronts sentence hearingCardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic clergyman worldwide to be convict...
Leer más »
Cardinal George Pell Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting ChoirboysThe most senior Vatican official to ever stand trial on child sex-abuse charges was found guilty of assaulting two choirboys at a church in his former diocese.
Leer más »
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell found guilty of child sex chargesVatican Treasurer Cardinal George Pell convicted of child sex offenses, lifted court order reveals
Leer más »
Australian Cardinal George Pell Convicted Of Child Sex AbuseOnce a top advisor to Pope Francis, Pell's conviction had been under seal in Australia pending a separate trial on other abuse charges. There will be no second trial, so the gag order has been lifted.
Leer más »
Cardinal George Pell Is Found Guilty of Sexual AssaultThe most senior Vatican official to ever stand trial on child sex-abuse charges was found guilty of assaulting two choirboys at a church in his former diocese.
Leer más »
Cardinal George Pell Has Been Found Guilty Of Child Sex OffencesA jury delivered the verdict in December 2018, but it was subject to a suppression order until today.
Leer más »
Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of molesting 2 choirboysMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The most senior Catholic cleric ever charged with child sex abuse has been convicted of molesting two choirboys moments after celebrating Mass, dealing a new blow to the Catholic hierarchy's credibility after a year of global revelations of abuse and cover-up.
Leer más »
Cardinal Pell to seek freedom while he fights conviction for child sex abuseLawyers for disgraced Cardinal George Pell are expected to argue Wednesday that the 77-year-old should remain free while he appeals his conviction for child sex abuse.
Leer más »
Australian Cardinal Pell faces abuse sentencing hearingMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex abuse could face his first night in custody after a sentencing hearing Wednesday that will decide his...
Leer más »