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FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope met with three victims of Chile’s most notorious predator priest, Father Fernando Karadima
Australian Cardinal George Pell leaves the Melbourne Magistrate Court in Melbourne Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal George Pell is set to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse that go back decades.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The three Chilean victims of abuse have each commented positively on their personal encounters with Pope Francis over the weekend.
 Pope Francis touches a rosary during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 30. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope is praying especially for peace in Syria, Nigeria and the Koreas.
 Pope Francis walks past a video journalist during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope will first meet each of the victims individually, one or more times, and then as a group.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
On May 1, Cardinal George Pell will know whether he has to stand trial to face allegations of historical sexual offenses or not.