Sydney Morning Herald | Royal Commission: George Pell participated in 'absence' of justice' for John Ellis Sydney Morning Herald Royal Commission: Full coverage. Cardinal George Pell had an “unusual” and close early involvement in handling the complaint by a former altar boy which eventually led to a court decision insulating the Catholic church in Australia against liability in cases ... Priest accused of abuse of altar boy John Ellis 'not questioned by church' Don't ring the bells yet. The Catholic church isn't planning to open its wallet Catholic Church won't budge on litigation defence, laywer says |