Follow live updates and reaction as the most senior Catholic in Australia is sentenced to six years’ jail, with a non-parole period of three years and eight monthsPell’s conviction: the questions that remainThe harrowing story of Pell’s victimsThe Reckoning podcast: David Marr on the rise of George Pell 1.57am GMT With that, we will leave you. Thank you for joining us today. And a big thanks to my colleague Melissa Davey, who brought you the news from the courts precinct in Melbourne’s CBD.The key takeaway is that Cardinal George Pell, once the third most powerful Catholic in the world, will spend at least three years and eight months in prison. He faces a maximum sentence of six years for sexually assaulting two boys in the 1990s. Blue Knot Foundation – 1300 657 380 Support for survivors of childhood trauma. 1.50am GMT Chrissie Foster, whose two daughters were raped by Father Kevin O’Donnell, also reflected on today’s events. She said of the fact Pell will spend a minimum of three years and eight months behind bars: “I think it’s reasonable and it’s far better than a suspended sentence for a first offence.” Continue reading…
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