The unprecedented case, adding to the numerous abuse scandals that have hit the Catholic Church globally, is the first time such a senior figure in the Holy See has faced criminal charges.

Pell's first appearance in Melbourne last July played host to an international media contingent of more than 100 reporters, court artists, television crews and photographers who'd gathered at the steps of the court.

The first two weeks of this month's committal are expected to hear solely from the accusers in a closed court. The remaining two weeks will be dedicated to the cross-examination of at least 40 other witnesses.

Some law experts and advocates say they are concerned the public won't get full transparency when evidence is given in the closed court. They also fear the experience will likely be "distressing" for the complainants as their testimony is tested by the 76-year-old's defense team.

The accusers will give evidence by videolink from a remote location. They'll be cross-examined by Pell's criminal defense barrister, Robert Richter, who is well known in Australia for his lengthy and forensic questioning of witnesses.



https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/03/asia/accusers-vatican-treasurer-testify-abuse-case-intl/index.html

Now you've left Pentecostals to start 'dealing' with Catholics.

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Now you've left Pentecostals to start 'dealing' with Catholics.

fosbel was always anti catholic, she was a heavy anti catholic fundamentalist Protestant, she was researching early Christianity and found out that the Catholic Church was involved in all of it.

so she rejected the belief of the Trinity and Protestantism, that is how he started to attack Protestants... but even before then he was against Catholics.


I am even surprised he found the news late, this happened several months ago, in fact the cardinal was told to go back to Australia and answer for himself, he said he was not guilty and employed a lawyer... he claimed the whole idea was abhorrent to him... still waiting trial.