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Cardinal Pell guilty of child sexual abuse in Australia
Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences against children
Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty in Australia of sexual offences against children. As Vatican treasurer, he was widely seen as the Catholic Church's third most powerful official. Due to face sentencing hearings from Wednesday, he has lodged an appeal.
Also in the programme: Pakistan condemns an Indian airstrike targeting a militant camp on its territory, and is it right to allow 16 year olds into the British army?
Image: Cardinal George Pell arrives at County Court in Melbourne. Credit: Michael Dodge/Getty Images.
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