This was stated by Deputy Police Commissioner Victoria Shane Patton at a press conference. And he also specified that George Pell was summoned to a court hearing in Melbourne. At the moment, Pell lives in the Vatican.

Charges to the cardinal are based on "the testimony of numerous plaintiffs," said Shane Patton. Previously, Pella was already accused of sexual harassment of a 12-year-old boy, but then there was not enough evidence to prove his guilt. He also lived for a long time with priest Risdale, who was convicted of a sexual offense against minors. The total number of his victims reached 54 children. However, Pell said that he did not know anything about the actions of Risdale.

Last year, members of the commission investigating pedophilia among the Catholic clergy called Pella as a witness to Australia. However, he could not in connection with the deterioration of health. After that, the police from Victoria themselves arrived in the Vatican to talk with the Cardinal.

George Pell categorically rejects all allegations of sexual harassment of minors.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, future priests will check for sexual restraint.