George Pell: Australian cardinal released from jail after high court quashes child sexual abuse conviction
(The Guardian World News)

Pell freed immediately after the high court´s decision that his appeal should be upheld, as there was `a significant possibility that an innocent person has been convicted´David Marr: This is a mighty triumph for George Pell. Now prepare for a storm of rage from the cardinal´s supportersThe trials of George Pell - timelineCardinal George Pell, the former financial controller of the Vatican and the most senior Catholic in the world to have been found guilty of historical child sexual abuse, has been freed from prison and had his convictions overturned following a two-year legal battle.The bench of the high court in Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday granted leave for Pell to appeal, ordering his immediate release and quashing the conviction. Continue reading...