Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP leads prayers at Cardinal George Pell’s tomb after a memorial Mass on 10 January. Photo: Patrick J Lee

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: The courage of Cardinal Pell

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP - January 21, 2024

This is the edited text of the homily given by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the Memorial Mass for George Cardinal Pell.

In a touching moment at the end of the Mass, the entire congregation followed the closing procession to the crypt below to pause for a moment or remain for short prayers led by Archbishop Fisher at the cardinal’s tomb. Photo: Patrick J Lee

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