Prison Journal: The Cardinal Makes His Appeal Volume 1

George Pell

ISBN 10: 1621644480 / ISBN 13: 9781621644484

Published by Ignatius Press December 2020, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prison Journal: The Cardinal Makes His Appeal Volume 1
• Publisher: Ignatius Press December 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1621644480
• ISBN 13: 9781621644484
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Used - Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Memoir

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Synopsis

Innocent!

That final verdict came after George Cardinal Pell endured a gruelling four years of accusations, investigations, trials, public humiliations, and more than a year of imprisonment after being convicted by an Australian court of a crime he did not commit.  

Led off to jail in handcuffs, following his sentencing on March 13, 2019, the 78-year-old Australian prelate began what was meant to be six years in jail for "historical sexual assault offenses". Cardinal Pell endured more than thirteen months in solitary confinement, before the Australian High Court voted 7-0 to overturn his original convictions. His victory over injustice was not just personal, but one for the entire Catholic Church.

Bearing no ill will toward his accusers, judges, prison workers, journalists, and those harbouring and expressing hatred for him, the cardinal used his time in prison as a kind of "extended retreat".  He eloquently filled notebook pages with his spiritual insights, prison experiences, and personal reflections on current events both inside and outside the Church, as well as moving prayers.

About the Author

George Cardinal Pell, formerly Archbishop of Sydney (2001–2014) and of Melbourne (1996­–2001), Australia, was appointed in 2014 by Pope Francis as Prefect of the Secretariate for the Economy at the Vatican. He also served on Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals. Cardinal Pell received a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from the Urbanianum University in Rome, and his DPhil in Theology from the University of Oxford. His previous books include Test Everything and Issues of Faith and Morals.