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Cardinal George Pell, who was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse before his convictions were later overturned, has died in Rome at age 81

Following are reactions to the death of Australian Cardinal George Pell, a leading Roman Catholic conservative and former top Vatican official who in 2020 was acquitted of child sexual abuse allegations.

Former senior Vatican figure George Pell has died in Rome from complications following hip surgery. He was 81.

George Pell was one of the most prominent religious figures in Australia over the past 50 years, rising from regional Victorian priest to become a senior figure at the Vatican. But he faced numerous controversies along the way.

The death of Cardinal George Pell has been largely met with silence in Labor ranks but former coalition politicians have praised his contribution to Australia.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the death of George Pell has come as a shock for many, but a clergy abuse survivor who started a petition to have Cardinal Pell defrocked in 2020 says the news will spark mixed emotions.

Pell was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse and spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia only to have his convictions overturned.

Cardinal George Pell, who was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse before his convictions were later overturned, has died in Rome at age 81

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making arrangements to have the remains of Cardinal George Pell returned to Australia. He says a service will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral at a future date. Look back on Wednesday's updates.