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David Marr on the extraordinary rise of George Pell – The Reckoning podcast

The Reckoning
The Reckoning
Episode • Mar 2, 2019 • 27m
Now that George Pell has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, we can ask ourselves: what does his story tell us about the Catholic church? The rise of Pell, from a country diocese in Australia to the highest ranks of the Vatican, shows us what attitudes and actions find swift promotion in this ancient organisation • David Marr: Brutal and dogmatic, George Pell waged war on sex – even as he abused children • Timeline: the rise and fall of George Pell

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