George Pell: Pope Francis removes Australian cardinal from inner circle

Restructure of Council of Cardinals comes as Pell faces prosecution in Australia for historical sexual offences

Pope Francis has removed Australia’s most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, from his inner circle in a restructure of his Council of Cardinals.

Pell’s position as the financial controller of the Vatican makes him the third most powerful person in the Vatican. He is facing prosecution in Australia for historical sexual offences and has taken leave from the position. Pell has strenuously denied the allegations.

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