Cardinal Pell of Australia Takes Leave to Fight Sexual Abuse Charges Cardinal George Pell, as of this week the highest-ranking Roman Catholic prelate to be formally charged with sexual assault, said he would return to Australia to clear his name. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Riot Police Try to Quell Continuing Violence in Brazilian PrisonCar Plows Into Pedestrians in Australia, Leaving Deadly WakeTrump Renews Vow for Jerusalem Embassy, a Gift of Uncertain ValueMartin McGuinness, an I.R.A Leader Who Later Embraced Ulster Politics, Says He’ll RetireIn India, Tension Over Traditions Perilous to Animals and Humans AlikeIntercepted Russian Communications Part of Inquiry Into Trump Associates