So the Aussie police have finally filed charges
Australian Catholic Church says
Cardinal Pell 'strenuously denies'
sexual assault charges
SYDNEY, June 28, 2017 (reuters)- The Catholic Church in Australia said on Thursday Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican treasurer, "strenuously denies" multiple sexual assault offenses brought against him by Australian police.
"Cardinal Pell will return to Australia, as soon as possible, to clear his name following advice and approval by his doctors who will also advise on his travel arrangements," the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney said in a statement.
"He said he is looking forward to his day in court and will defend the charges vigorously," it said.
Australian police charged Pell by summons on Thursday to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 18.
SYDNEY, June 28, 2017 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Thursday they have charged the Vatican's treasurer, Australian Cardinal George Pell, with multiple sexual assault offences.
"Cardinal Pell is facing multiple charges in respect of historic sexual offences," Victoria state police deputy commissioner Shane Patton told a news conference in Melbourne.
"There are multiple complainants relating to those charges," he said. Pell was charged by summons to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 18, Patton said.
I pray the cardinal will be able to clear himself of all charges. Even if he has been not too kind and loyal to Benedict XVI since the renunciation, he has managed to remain orthodox in his positions and statements on the faith.