Cardinal Pell

  • Tributes flow in for Cardinal George Pell

    Yesterday, Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolences to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, expressing his sadness at the news of his passing, and Pell’s closeness to the Dean and the entire College of Cardinals. Pope Francis recalled Pell’s “consistent and committed witness, his...
  • ‘Vatican Cricket Team’ a hit for media and interfaith dialogue

    John McCarthy QC, Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See from 2012-16, met with Catholic Outlook for an interview that will form the basis of a series about the scope and impact of the work of the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. The articles explore with former Ambassador McCarthy how Australia is able to promote its specific issues and interests among the...
  • Australian Ambassador’s work to eradicate modern slavery

    By Jordan Grantham, Catholic Outlook, March 2017 John McCarthy QC, Australia’s Ambassador to the Holy See from 2012-16, met with Catholic Outlook for an interview that will form the basis of a series about the scope and impact of the work of the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. The articles will explore with former Ambassador McCarthy how Australia is...
  • Pope’s reformer tells the ‘baby bishops’ how to manage money

    Story first appeared at Crux, image courtesy of AP. By John L. Allen Jr. Associate editor February 10, 2016 One could perhaps understand if Australian Cardinal George Pell, who was tapped by Pope Francis in 2014 as his point man for financial reform in the Vatican, was content these days...
  • First and foremost a man of prayer and deep faith

    George Cardinal Pell, Archbishop of Sydney A bishop of a diocese does not take up his role lightly. It is a position of responsibility, carrying a primary duty of service and prayer for the priests and people under his care. Every leader needs a clear set of beliefs and...