By Tim Rohr
The CATHOLIC WORLD REPORT has published an important reflection on the life of the late Cardinal George Pell on the second anniversary of his death (Jan. 10, 2023). It's an important read for us in this archdiocese (Guam) because it allows a very stark and timely comparison between two bishops who were accused of child sex abuse: Pell and Apuron.
Both Pell and Apuron were accused at approximately the same time (2015-2017). At the time I pointed out on this blog that while Apuron RAN AWAY from his diocese to Rome seeking protection, Pell, on the other hand "ran" back to his diocese (in Australia) and away from Rome (where he was the Secretariat for the Economy) to clear his name.
Let's review: Apuron ran away. Pell ran to.
Pell was convicted and spent 404 days in prison while he appealed his case. Ultimately, the High Court of Australia overturned his conviction. Pell, while the victim of anti-Catholicism in Australia, was more so the victim of his enemies in the Vatican.
Let's remember who ran, and where they ran to.
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