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The complicated story of George Pell
Season 4 · Episode 10

The complicated story of George Pell

The Briefing · LiSTNR

January 12, 202320m 31s

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Show Notes

The former leader of the Catholic Church in Australia, Cardinal George Pell died suddenly in Rome this week.  His reign was dogged by scandal. Imprisoned - and later acquitted - of child sex charges, he was also appointed by Pope Benedict to clean up the Vatican’s finances. How will George Pell be remembered?

In this episode we speak to Miles Pattenden, a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University, about George Pell’s life and legacy

 

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  • NSW Premier’s leadership in jeopardy
  • No state funeral will be held for George Pell
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  • The Australian Open draw is out

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