Cardinal George Pell had “enormous influence” within the Vatican and was a force for change and “reform” for various policies, former Ambassador to the Holy See John McCarthy says.
“He did much in respect of reform of the Vatican’s financial systems and relationships between various institutions and he was a part of essential councils at the
very top of the Church,” Mr McCarthy told Sky News Australia.“I can tell you that Cardinal Pell has been critical in bringing about the role of the Catholic Church.”
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