George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia
A court in Australia has found cardinal George Pell guilty of sexual offences, making him the highest-ranking catholic figure to receive such a conviction.
A jury found that Pell abuse two choir boys in the rooms of a Melbourne cathedral in 1996.
He had pleaded not guilty.
Pell is due to face sentencing hearing from Wednesday.
As Vatican treasurer, the 77-year-old Australian was one of the church’s most powerful officials.