Australia's High Court overturns sexual abuse convictions for George Pell, a former advisor to Pope Francis and Australia's most senior Catholic cleric

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• Australia's High Court has overturned Cardinal George Pell's historic conviction for sexual abuse.
• The 78-year-old previously served as archbishop of Melbourne and was also one of Pope Francis' closest advisors.
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Australia's High Court has overturned Cardinal George Pell's conviction for sexual abuse, allowing him to walk free in time for Easter. 

The court announced the decision on Tuesday morning local time. 

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