It may be a satirical reporting site but it speaks the truth.
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/i-dont-think-there-is-enough-evidence-to-convict-pell-says-man-who-invaded-iraq-on-a-hunch/"The man responsible for thousands of deaths in a hostile invasion of
the Middle East based off the back of rumours he had heard about Saddam
Hussein harbouring weapons of mass destruction, has today said he’s not
so sure that we should be rushing to condemn George Pell.
The December conviction of Cardinal Pell, and today’s subsequent
pre-sentencing hearing, has come as a shock to many Howard-era Liberal
Party figures, who are remembered for their colossal campaign strategy
that saw the Coalition sways of conservative voters away from the
traditionally-Catholic ALP in the mid-90s.
Former Prime Minister, John Howard appears to be the most shocked of
them all. Even going as far as offering a character reference for the
Cardinal, written after being made aware of his conviction.
This follows the lifting of a nationwide suppression order has
allowed media to report that Pell has been found guilty of sexually
abusing two choirboys when he was archbishop of Melbourne.
Pell’s barrister has tendered to the judge statements of ten
character witnesses including friends and former staff. All who were
aware that he has been convicted. "
