Court hears some alleged historical offences by Vatican's Pell were at a pool, cinema


  • World
  • Monday, 19 Mar 2018

Cardinal George Pell departs the Melbourne Magistrates Court in Melbourne, Australia, March 7, 2018. AAP/James Ross/via REUTERS

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Some alleged historical sexual offences by Vatican treasurer George Pell took place at a movie theatre and at a swimming pool, a court heard on Monday during a hearing to determine whether to send the case against the Australian Cardinal to trial.

Pell, 76, is the most senior Catholic official worldwide to face such charges, the details of which have not been made public.

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