Sydney Morning Herald | Church backs Cardinal George Pell over child sex abuse allegations Sydney Morning Herald A senior Catholic Church figure has claimed abuse allegations against Cardinal George Pell are part of a co-ordinated campaign designed to do "maximum damage" to his reputation ahead of his appearance before the child sex abuse royal commission later ... Cardinal George Pell 'under investigation' over allegations of child abuse Ballarat prepares for child sexual abuse inquiry while Cardinal Pell stays away For whom the Pell tolls |