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| Australia's most senior Catholic figure, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with sex offences. | Australia's most senior Catholic figure, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with sex offences. |
| The charges relate to alleged "historical" incidents, police in the Australian state of Victoria said on Thursday. | |
| Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said the allegations were made by more than one person. | |
| Cardinal Pell has consistently denied any wrongdoing. | |
| The senior cleric, who is based in Vatican City, will be required to face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 18 July, police said. |