Cardinal George Pell is seen during a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican, October 12, 2020, in this still image taken from a video. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police are investigating the alleged transfer of Vatican funds to Australia amid the prosecution of former Vatican treasurer George Pell for child sex abuse and have referred the matter to an anti-corruption body.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed on Wednesday they have received information from Australia's financial crimes watchdog.
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