Child sexual abuse victims have all eyes on the Vatican, waiting
for swift and decisive action by Pope Francis in the wake of George
Pell's
failed appeal against his convictions.
Unfortunately for them, they could be waiting for some time.
The Court of Appeal's decision to reject the Cardinal's
Pell's appeal against his
child sexual assault conviction yesterday has been called one
of the most significant judgments in recent times.
Undoubtedly, the decision has global ramifications for the
Catholic Church.
We'll wait until the Cardinal exhausts all appeals
Despite this, the Vatican's response has been short and
devoid of any plans for affirmative action against the former
senior church official.