Cardinal George Pell

George Pell is an Australian cardinal. He is the eighth and current Archbishop of Sydney, serving since 2001. He previously served as auxiliary bishop (1987-96) and archbishop (1996-2001) of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. He was created a cardinal in 2003. A controversial figure, Pell is a close confidante of Pope Benedict XVI and will play a crucial role in the increasingly complex world of Catholic politics.

George Pell is an Australian cardinal. He is the eighth and current Archbishop of Sydney, serving since 2001. He previously served as auxiliary bishop (1987-96) and archbishop (1996-2001) of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. He was created a cardinal in 2003. A controversial figure, Pell is a close confidante of Pope Benedict XVI and will play a crucial role in the increasingly complex world of Catholic politics. See less