Vatican acknowledges the dismissal of Cardinal George Pell's appeal and notes he can take case to Australia's High Court.
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest on an appeals court upholding the sex abuse convictions of Cardinal George Pell :The Vatican has acknowledged a court’s dismissal of Cardinal George Pell’s appeal and reiterated its respect for the Australian judicial system.
The Vatican statement also said it was confirming “its commitment to pursue, through the competent ecclesiastical authorities, those members of the clergy who commit such abuse.”A non-profit group that seeks accountability for sex abuse in the Catholic church is welcoming an appeals court’s decision upholding convictions against Cardinal George Pell.
The body representing Australian Catholic bishops says in a statement on Wednesday it acknowledges that the judgment “will be distressing to many people.” A statement from Pell’s spokeswoman said the lawyers will examine the judgment and consider further appeal. The Victoria state Court of Appeal on Wednesday upheld Pell’s convictions for abusing two 13-year-old boys more than 20 years ago.
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