George Pell

Religious Leader

Birthday June 8, 1941

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE Jan 10, 2023 (81)

#96383 Most Popular

About

Australian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who, in 2001, was installed as the Archbishop of Sydney. He served as Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy from 2014 until 2019. He was succeeded by Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves. 

Before Fame

He began his priestly studies at Corpus Christi College in 1960.

Trivia

He criticized Pope Benedict XVI's decision to retire, reasoning that it would set a problematic precedent.

Family Life

His father was a heavyweight boxing champion, George Arthur.

Associated With

He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2003 by Pope John Paul II.