The news we knew, but couldn’t report until now.  In this mini episode hear from Adam Cooper court reporter for The Age - who witnessed every moment of the Cardinal George Pell’s trials. What happened inside the court, what happens now - and what does it mean for the Catholic Church?  

Host: Jacqueline Maley  


Guest: Adam Cooper, court reporter (The Age)

Producer: Rachael Dexter

EDITOR'S NOTE: The High Court overturned Cardinal George Pell's conviction for historic child sex offences in a judgment handed down April 7, 2020. In a unanimous decision all seven High Court judges found Victoria's Court of Appeal should not have upheld Pell's conviction. It found the evidence could not support a guilty verdict.

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The news we knew, but couldn&rsquo;t report until now.&nbsp; In this mini episode hear from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/adam-cooper-hvek0">Adam Cooper</a> court reporter for The Age - who witnessed every moment of the Cardinal George Pell&rsquo;s trials. What happened inside the court, what happens now - and what does it mean for the Catholic Church? &nbsp;
Host: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/jacqueline-maley-hve78">Jacqueline Maley</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Guest: <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/adam-cooper-hvek0">Adam Cooper,</a>&nbsp;court reporter (The Age)
Producer: <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/by/rachael-dexter-h01q8v">Rachael Dexter</a>
EDITOR'S NOTE: The High Court overturned Cardinal George Pell's conviction for historic child sex offences in a judgment handed down April 7, 2020. In a unanimous decision all seven High Court judges found Victoria's Court of Appeal should not have upheld Pell's conviction. It found the evidence could not support a guilty verdict.
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How are we doing? Get in touch with the team:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pleaseexplain@theage.com.au">pleaseexplain@theage.com.au</a> or <a href="mailto:pleaseexplain@smh.com.au">pleaseexplain@smh.com.au</a>

From the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Please Explain Daily cuts through the noise to give you insight into the stories that drive the nation.

From the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Please Explain Daily cuts through the noise to give you insight into the stories that drive the nation.

Please Explain Daily

Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty and is set to be jailed for child sexual abuse in the most sensational verdict since the Catholic Church became engulfed in worldwide abuse scandals.

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