I found the Archbishop of Melbourne's response (see full excerpt below) to be disgusting and shameful. Instead of acknowledging regret and shame at another example of institutional abuse, he instead tried his best to cast aspersions on the legitimacy of the verdict, and didn't acknowledge the pain of the victim. Fuck you, asshole. Fuck you and go die.

Excerpt:

"As is now publicly known, Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of historical sexual crimes relating to two young people at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne. This follows two trials, the first of which could not reach a verdict.

While acknowledging the judgement of the jury, I join many people who have been surprised and shaken by the outcome of the second trial.

I fully respect the ongoing judicial process, noting that Cardinal Pell continues to protest his innocence. An appeal against the verdict has been lodged. It is important that we now await the outcome of this appeal, respectful of the ongoing legal proceedings."