Cardinal And Pope Adviser Charged With Sexual Assault

Australia's senior Roman Catholic clergy member, and one of the closest advisers to Pope Francis, has been charged with sexual assault according to Australian officials.

Cardinal George Pell is the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face charges of abuse against minors. Here & Now's Robin Young gets the latest from BBC reporter David Willey (@DavidinRome).

This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app.