Cardinal Pell said that prison was “difficult and unpleasant”, but not the worst possible form of suffering. It reinforced the truth of the Christian view of redemptive suffering.

“I have consistently maintained my innocence while suffering from a serious injustice ... I hold no ill will to my accuser, I do not want my acquittal to add to the hurt and bitterness so many feel; there is certainly hurt and bitterness enough.”

The President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, stated that the Catholic Bishops of Australia believe all Australians must be equal under the law “and accept today’s judgment accordingly.”

Pope Francis' "support is indispensable" to the Secretariat for the Economy Australian Prefect states.

Five cardinals jointly author book defending Church’s current position.

New initiatives for improving the economic management and administration of the Vatican announced.

Committee will strengthen Church's digital channels to ensure Pope's messages reach more people globally, especially young people.

Fota VII will focus on priestly identity and hear papers by Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke and Bishop Philip Boyce of Raphoe.

Council is now operational and its first meeting is scheduled for May.

New economics secretariat will control all economic, administrative and procurement functions.