George Pell: Prince of the Catholic Church walks gauntlet at court

By Tony Wright
Updated July 27 2017 - 7:40am, first published July 26 2017 - 4:00pm
Cardinal George Pell departs after appearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. The gold ring given to him by Pope John II visible on his hand. Photo: AAP
Cardinal George Pell departs after appearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. The gold ring given to him by Pope John II visible on his hand. Photo: AAP

Only the large ring of gold on the big right hand gave away that this man in the clerical collar was more than a mere priest.