Ep 19 - What you need to know about the Cardinal Pell case, with Phil Lawler
Conversations with Consequences
The abuse crisis has rocked the Church. Should we assume that any priest accused is guilty? The conviction of Australian Cardinal George Pell should give any Catholic and defender of the rule of law pause. An incredible allegation of abuse formed the basis of Pell's conviction and his accuser's perceived credibility was recently cited in dismissing his appeal. What about the overwhelming evidence of the improbability— and perhaps even impossibility— of the abuse even occurring? Phil Lawler, editor of Catholic World News, joins TCA's Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer for a lively discussion of the case crafted against Cardinal Pell, the basis for his appeal to Australia's highest court and what this means for the Church. Helpful articles: https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=1358 http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/cardinal-pells-unsuccessful-appeal-and-reason-for-hope