Pope Francis arrives to lead the weekly general audience at Paul VI hall at the Vatican December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has removed two cardinals who have been hit by scandals from his group of close advisers, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
The two are Cardinal George Pell of Australia and Francisco Javier Errلzuriz of Chile. Both have been the subject of allegations related to sexual abuse -- accusations they have denied.
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