Does Pope Francis have any other option other than defrocking cardinal George Pell ? According to the Catholic Churches teachings he remains a priest forever ,however the church could strip him of any of his official duties as a priest.
This case has put the Catholic Church and the Vatican under the microscope worldwide given George Pell`s most senior position in the Vatican.
If they want to save face around the world , in some small measure surely there is no other option open for Pope Francis .?