Inside Pope Francis and Pell’s relationship

News.com.au - 11:51
Pope Francis was well-known for his progressive ideology and inclusive approach to catholicism, something that chafed his relationship with the late Cardinal George Pell.

Pope Francis was well-known for his progressive ideology and inclusive approach to catholicism, something that chafed his relationship with the late Cardinal George Pell.

Although both were united by their passion of supporting the church, and joined forces to address the Vatican’s struggling finances, their perceptions on the role of the Vatican greatly differed.

The late Australian cardinal was outspoken about needing to address the church’s drowning books, and so was appointed by the Pontiff as the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy in 2014.

“The Australian Ranger” was Pope Francis’ nickname for the cardinal, and...
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