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    Prominent Cardinal Returns To Australia To Face Sex Abuse Charges

    Cardinal George Pell, a high-ranking figure at the Vatican, is taking a leave of absence to return to his home country for a trial over allegations of "historical sex abuse."
    by Camila Domonoske Jul 10, 2017 2 minutes
    Australian Cardinal George Pell looks on as he makes a statement at the Holy See Press Office in Vatican City on June 29, after being charged with historical sex offenses. Pell has since returned to Australia to face the charges, which he denies. / ALBERTO PIZZOLI / Getty Images

    Cardinal George Pell, an advisor to Pope Francis, has returned to his home country of Australia to face allegations of sex abuse in years past.

    Australia announced the charges against Pell Pell says he is innocent and promises to fight the charges. He has taken

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