Episode 313: The Vocation Story, Ecclesiastical Career, and False Imprisonment of Cardinal Pell w/Tess Livingsone

In this compelling episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Tess Livingstone, acclaimed Australian journalist and biographer of George Cardinal Pell, to explore the remarkable life, ministry, and controversies surrounding one of the most influential Church leaders of our time.

🔹 Inside the Episode:
✅ How Cardinal Pell’s early life and love for soccer nearly led him to a professional sports career
✅ His rise through the Catholic Church in Australia, serving as priest, bishop, and eventually Cardinal
✅ The pivotal role he played in Vatican financial reforms under Pope Francis
✅ The false accusations that led to his imprisonment and how he ministered to fellow inmates through letters of pastoral counseling
✅ The controversy surrounding his death and why he traveled to the USA after his release
✅ Behind the scenes of Tess Livingstone’s biography, Pax Invictis, chronicling decades of interviews and insights into his character
✅ Where Cardinal Pell is buried and his lasting influence on the Catholic Church

📖 Don't miss this deep dive into the life of George Cardinal Pell—a story of faith, resilience, and legacy.

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