Cardinal George Pell to plead not guilty to historical sex charges

By Adam Cooper, Bhakthi Puvanenthiran, Tom Cowie
Updated July 26 2017 - 12:47pm, first published 8:51am
Cardinal George Pell to leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court.  Photo: Joe Armao
Cardinal George Pell to leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court. Photo: Joe Armao

Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest-ranking Catholic official, has faced court for the first time to answer charges of historical sex offences, with his lawyer saying he will plead not guilty.

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