Rod Dreher, American Conservative
Thursday, January 12, 2023
George Pell was a “white martyr,” meaning that he suffered a bloodless martyrdom for the faith. Part of that martyrdom was having to live with the flimsiness of the abuse charges against him, and, despite his exoneration, knowing some people will always consider him guilty.
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Cardinal Pell: white martyr
Rod Dreher, American Conservative
Thursday, January 12, 2023