The Vatican has confirmed Cardinal George Pell has died after complications from hip surgery.

Mr Pell died in Rome. He was speaking to doctors post-hip replacement surgery where he went into cardiac arrest.

A few days earlier he attended the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.

Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News, joined 6PR Breakfast to explain the details behind his death.

The Vatican has confirmed Cardinal George Pell has died after complications from hip surgery.
Mr Pell died in Rome. He was speaking to doctors post-hip replacement surgery where he went into cardiac arrest.
A few days earlier he attended the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.
Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News, joined 6PR Breakfast to explain the details behind his death.

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