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Cardinal George Pell has arrived at a Melbourne court flanked by police officers, as a huge media pack gathered around him.
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The cardinal is fronting court for the first time on historical sex offence charges.
Cardinal George Pell has arrived at a Melbourne court flanked by police officers, as a huge media pack gathered around him.
The cardinal is fronting court for the first time on historical sex offence charges.
With his high-profile barrister Robert Richter, QC, and lawyer Paul Galbally at his side, the cardinal did not respond to reporters who shouted questions at him.
Three female supporters clapped as Cardinal Pell appeared, one even cheering. Her cheer was met with a glance by the cardinal.
Otherwise, the usually bustling courthouse entrance remained silent with all eyes on Cardinal Pell.
Cardinal Pell proceeded through security, with a police throng surrounding him.
The court has long maintained it would take a business as usual approach to the high-profile case.
He was not required to remove his coat, but was scanned with a metal detector as he passed through security.
The cardinal and his entourage then proceeded quickly through the foyer and out of public view.