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Top cardinal insists he is innocent of sexual abuse charges

Top Vatican Cardinal George Pell faces multiple criminal charges in Australia for alleged sexual assault committed decades ago. Pell is a top adviser to Pope Francis, who has promised "zero tolerance" of sex abuse in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, Pell said he is innocent. Seth Doane reports.
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