SYDNEY, Feb 26 (BBC): Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty in Australia of sexual offences against children, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a conviction.
Pell abused two choir boys in Melbourne's cathedral in 1996, a jury found. He had pleaded not guilty.
As Vatican treasurer, the 77-year-old Australian was widely seen as the Church's third most powerful official.
Pell, due to face sentencing hearings from Wednesday, has lodged an appeal.
Cardinal faces jail for child sexual offences
FE Team | Published: February 27, 2019 00:52:05
Cardinal faces jail for child sexual offences
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