Sydney Archbishop says don't be 'too quick to judge' George Pell
Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher has told Catholic worshippers not to be "too quick to judge" in relation to Cardinal George Pell's conviction over child sexual abuse.
"As the Cardinal’s matter is ongoing in the courts I cannot comment on the substance," he said at solemn mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday morning."Some have raised serious questions for the appellate court to examine. If we are too quick to judge we can end up joining the demonisers or the apologists, those baying for blood or those in denial.
"Many feel disheartened and are uncertain how to go on believing ... some are not even sure they want to. I pray that the Church will emerge from present trials purified, humbled, more compassionate."Archbishop Fisher says if the church was to recover from "this dark chapter", that "only a deep spiritual and moral conversion of hearts, cultures and institutions will suffice"."We faithful [are feeling] shame and sorrow," he said.
Cardinal George Pell pictured leaving the County Court where was found guilty of historic sexual offenses.His comments during Sunday come after other high profile Australians defended Pell following his conviction earlier in the week.
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