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In defense of Cardinal Pell

Julia Yost, First Things

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

A new book has been published attacking the Australian cardinal, who will soon face sex-abuse charges Down Under. In an ironic twist, the attack book may be the cardinal’s best defense.

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