Catholics around Australia are dealing with the fallout over Cardinal George Pell's conviction in the first Sunday mass since the verdict TheFeedSBS
A pastor at a Catholic Church in Sydney's northern suburbs has used his first mass back since Cardinal George Pell's child sex abuse conviction to call out those in the church denying it took place.
"If Cardinal Pell was the first priest to be convicted of such a heinous crime, it would be bad enough," he said. Father McKeon highlighted the pain of victims, those close to victims and parishioners who have been"scandalised, betrayed and disillusioned by what has happened in the church".It was an address the priest likely never wanted to make - but one that he would, at every mass this weekend.
He noted the impact the conviction has had on parishioners across the country, leaving them"shocked, angered and saddened".Ongoing legal battle
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