Group removes sex abuse survivors' ribbons from cathedral fence ahead of George Pell's Sydney funeral

Ribbons adorning the gates of Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral were removed overnight.abc.net.au/news/george-pell-funeral-ribbons-removed-cathedral/101920076Thousands of colourful ribbons adorning the exterior of a Sydney church, symbolising the hurt caused by child sexual abuse, have been removed overnight ahead of George Pell's funeral.

The ribbons were tied to a fence near the front doors of Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral yesterday in a movement led by abuse survivor Paul Auchetti.He said the ribbons were a reminder of the church's "unfinished business" and debt to victims and their families.Police say there were no arrests and no move-on directions issued, but urged anyone who is attending the church or protest today to "be respectful of each other".

"I think it really symbolised the harm the Catholic Church has caused so many countless people. So I think, you know, it's a real slap in the face of survivors that the ribbons [were removed]."Mr Stern said he would gather with others at 10:30am to stand up for equality.

They’ll be back Too many good ppl will not let this pass without the recognition it deserves Pell supported the Catholic Church➡️ he hid pedophiles He covered up crimes against the children he never went to court for so many allegations He dodged a bullet in life Now he burns

If some put them up, some can pull them down, which is why the organisation I hope did not organise the pull down. Free speech and tolerance

So-called 'christians' at it again with using violence and bullying in the 'name of God'. Get over yourselves!

A lot like a Twitter argument.

The 'group' are obviously pedophile sympathisers.

The headline should read “Paedofile apologists remove ribbons from fence…”

People with knives removing ribbons that were tied with permission of the Diocese not given move on notices by Police? The same Police that strip search minors at music festivals?

The Hypocrisy just increases daily at the Catholic Church and their blind, misguided followers. They have no shame or respect and consideration for victims of abuse, yet protect the criminals in the church. This about says it all about their integrity = Zero

Can't remind those poor mourners how terrible a person he was. That'd be... umm... what's the word? Righteous?

Are they single use plastics?

What exactly are these rainbow protestors protesting about? (They’re all gay anyhow, ardm’t they? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.)

Like to know why the LGBTIXYZ^+++ activist groups are getting involved since it could be argued that they're part of the problem.

If Albanese & Perrottet truly wanted to send a message of support to survivors of clergy abuse, not only would they not attend, they wouldn't be 'represented' by anyone either

They will never remove the vile stench of this man from peoples memories no matter how many ribbons they remove! He was a sinner, pure and simple!! auspol GeorgePell pedos

MarieColemanAO Group removing ribbons, testimonying Pell's abuse and coverups, demonstrate in Jesus' name their Christian compassion for the vulnerable. Hypocrites.

The Catholic Church should have actively discouraged removal of the ribbons. Removing the ribbons perfectly symbolises the orchestrated attempts by the Church at silencing it's victims and erasing their voices, a practice they claim they no longer support...

Vatican spends more on expensive F wines,champagne than Hollywood.

The ABC has to vilify, even in death.

He was proved innocent, it’s like saying that the ABC journalists are pedophiles. I can’t prove it but it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

Of course they did, same behaviour as usual, ignoring the hurt from victims and their families and pretending the man they are saying (choke) prayers for is a Godly saint. By the way, who is paying for the funeral, I hope it's not on the taxpayer's dollar.

Fair enough. Wearing them is one thing but putting them on private property and allowing them to blow away and litter our beautiful planet is not needed.

Shame they don’t remove sex offenders from the cathedral

That’s a terrible ending

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