This may explain the bogus charges against Cdl. Pell.
exactly
However, he had already judged the good cardinal guilty, even before his appeal process has been concluded:
The statement from the Holy See press office, issued Feb. 26, acknowledges the “painful” news which has “shocked many people.”
Holy See issues statement on conviction, appeal of Cardinal Pell
“As already expressed on other occasions, we have the utmost respect for the Australian judicial authorities,” the statement said.
“Out of this respect, we await the outcome of the appeals process, recalling that Cardinal Pell maintains his innocence and has the right to defend himself until the last stage of appeal.”
The statement confirms that Pell has been barred from public ministry and from contact with minors during the course of the legal process, and will remain so during his appeal.
“In order to ensure the course of justice, the Holy Father has confirmed the precautionary measures which had been imposed by the local Ordinary on Cardinal George Pell when he returned to Australia. That is, while awaiting the definitive assessment of the facts, as is the norm, Cardinal George Pell is prohibited from exercising public ministry and from having any voluntary contact whatsoever with minors.”
Holy See issues statement on conviction, appeal of Cardinal Pell
Compare Jorge's scorn of Cardinal Pell, to a Catholic Pope:
On 12 February 1949, Pope Pius XII announced the excommunication of all persons involved in the trial and conviction of Cardinal Mindszenty, the Hungarian cardinal who was also falsely accused, tried, convicted and imprisoned.