Australia’s highest court reserved its decision on an appeal by former Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell of his conviction for child sex abuse, prolonging a legal battle that has bitterly divided Australian society and Catholics around the world. Reserving their judgment gives the judges more time to consider the arguments and make written statements outlining their reasons.

Cardinal Pell awaits his fate
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