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Protesters rally outside Cardinal Pell funeral service

Mourners are arriving at Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral for Cardinal George Pell's funeral mass, as police stand by and protesters prepare to rally nearby.

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Afternoon Update: fossil fuel companies gave $2m to major parties; Alec Baldwin charged; and ‘bogan airline’ takes off

Figures show fossil fuel firms donated $2m to the two big parties, while alcohol and gambling companies donated $2.165m

The Guardian - AU

Police bid to block Pell protest dropped, route changed

Organisers have agreed to change the route for a protest of George Pell's funeral so they don't enter the street outside the cathedral where he lies in state.

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Cardinal George Pell protest to take place at same time as Sydney funeral after compromise

The planned rally will go ahead on Thursday morning after the route of the protest was amended due to public safety concerns.

ABC News

Protest outside George Pell’s funeral to go ahead after police back away from attempted ban

Community Action for Rainbow Rights reach an agreement with NSW police outside of court to march along modified route

The Guardian - AU

Abuse survivors tie ribbons to St Mary's where Cardinal George Pell lies in state

Survivors of clerical abuse have tied ribbons around Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral as Cardinal George Pell's body lies in state a day before his requiem mass.

Newcastle Herald

Strong interest in virtual forum shows Catholics' desire for radical change to create more inclusive church

The late Cardinal George Pell's efforts to undermine Pope Francis's commitment for a more inclusive church may have ironically galvanised the mood for reform in the Australian Catholic Church.

Newcastle Herald

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George Pell's body lying in state at St Mary's Cathedral as dispute over protest is resolved

Ribbons remembering the victims and families of child sexual abuse are tied to a Sydney cathedral where Cardinal Pell's body will lie in state today.

ABC News

Premier urges respect ahead of Cardinal Pell's funeral

The NSW premier is calling for respect as police try to block a planned protest outside St Mary's Cathedral during Cardinal George Pell's funeral.

AAP

Police ask court to ban protest at Cardinal's Sydney funeral

Australian police plan to ask a judge to ban gay rights protesters from demonstrating outside the funeral of Cardinal George Pell in Sydney due to public safety concerns

The Independent UK

NSW Police apply to Supreme Court to stop LGBTQI protest outside George Pell's Sydney funeral

Police say despite supporting the right of individuals to free speech, they have no choice but to block the group Community Action for Rainbow Rights from protesting outside St Mary's Cathedral.

ABC News

Ribbons for sex abuse survivors make statement at Perth church ahead of Cardinal Pell funeral

Survivors of child sexual abuse and supporters hung ribbons on the fence of a Perth church to show solidarity ahead of Cardinal George Pell's funeral.

ABC News

Police to ban protests at Pell's Sydney funeral

Police have sought to block protests from being held at the Sydney funeral of the late Cardinal George Pell, citing safety concerns for the broader community.

AAP

Afternoon Update: police seek to prevent Pell protest; domestic violence arrest blitz; and how to care for sunglasses

Debate over the peaceful right to protest returns

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Police seek court order to stop LGBTQ+ protesters marching outside George Pell’s funeral

Campaign group says police stance is baffling and they are not planning to disrupt the requiem mass being held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

George Pell funeral: removing abuse victims’ ribbons is wrong, former church official says

Advocates furious the church keeps removing ribbons intended to give voice to survivors of clergy abuse

ABC News

Ribbons tied by abuse survivors removed from Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral

Solidarity ribbons tied to the fence of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney put a spotlight on clergy abuse, but as quickly as they are tied the ribbons are being taken down.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Catholic groups push for progressive church reforms in wake of George Pell’s death

Reformists say timing of gathering on day of Pell’s funeral a coincidence but does set up an ‘interesting contrast’

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The Guardian - AU

‘Unfinished business’: Ballarat abuse survivor to tie a ribbon at St Mary’s before George Pell funeral

Paul Auchettl says the cathedral should not cut ribbons down as they are a powerful voice for people who were silenced

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Pope on health, critics and future papacy

Pope Francis says he hasn’t even considered issuing norms to regulate future papal resignations

The Guardian - AU

‘No one wants to talk to us’: victims of child sexual abuse from Victoria state schools fight for justice

‘We believe you, we support you,’ Daniel Andrews said after George Pell’s death, but those abused in the state’s government schools are still waiting for an apology

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Ardern endured ‘unprecedented’ level of abuse; Australian Open schedule slammed; and a ‘Toadzilla’ in Queensland

Political figures say attacks on New Zealand leader may have contributed to her stepping down

The Guardian - AU

Protest against George Pell’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights planned for day of late cardinal’s funeral

A requiem mass will be held at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral on 2 February before a private burial

Newcastle Herald

Shifting sand has too many spots slipping away - it's time to act

This can be done relatively quickly if there is a political will.

The Guardian - AU

‘Petty’: ribbons for abuse victims removed from Sydney church hosting Pell funeral

Campaigners have been tying coloured ribbons to fence of St Mary’s Cathedral ahead of Cardinal George Pell’s mass on Thursday 2 February

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