Come Home (Cardinal Pell) - Tim Minchin

Hi, I do hope you enjoy my new song.
Proceeds from its sale will go into this fund: www.gofundme.com/sendballarat...
UPDATE: The GoFundMe page was closed once the group of survivors made their trip to Rome but proceeds from the song continue to be donated to the survivors of clerical abuse.
You can buy it here on iTunes: goo.gl/i2W2XB or Google Play: bit.ly/20Y8ABl
You can also purchase the video here: itun.es/i6YF3QB
You can stream it here on Apple Music: goo.gl/5Q97pS or on Spotify: bit.ly/1XwoTQd
It's available worldwide via various other digital music outlets..
It might be rather confusing for non-Australians so I’ve put some background info for yez here: www.timminchin.com/2016/02/16/... and my follow up statement is here: www.timminchin.com/2016/02/26/...
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Drums - Ben Vanderwal
Bass - Roy Martinez
Produced by Michael Lynch for Smartartists Management
Engineered & mixed by Elliot Smith at Villanova Music, Perth
Mastered by Joshua Craig
DOP - Nathan Hayter
Video Editor - Troy Lemmey
Stills photographer - Gibson Nolte
Thanks to Sarah Minchin and Gorgi Coghlan.
Written and Performed by Tim Minchin

[@RobertJW]

I hope Tim Minchin's having a lovely day today.

[@editornia]

+1

[@nmgnmg1167]

Ditto

[@ECHOVALLEY-qg9ex]

This song was an incredible much needed gift to the nation.

[@leo.m.brooks2848]

Min hins a pedo. Suicide sends one to hell.

[@fernmonkey]

Today would be a good day for a beer and a chat with Tim Minchin.

[@TheNakedAtheist]

Steve Price thinks "it is really disgusting the way he (Tim) has resorted to personal abuse of George Pell". Using that word (abuse) to describe a song, is disgusting in the context of actual abuse of boys by priests.

[@ruthkenrick-smith6100]

Steve Price obviously does not understand the function of satire.

[@Tamashi88]

+TheNakedAtheist lol that reminds me of the line(s) from the pope song about dismissing an argument based on the language used to make it.

[@DrKashonia]

+TheNakedAtheist I couldn't agree with you more.

[@depressedcactus7215]

I couldn't agree more!

[@julsius]

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[@AlliOopsadaisy]

I'm a survivor and on my bad days i come watch this, That someone out there cared or cares enough is comfort.

[@valiant69au]

Swing by every so often just to keep liking the comments I missed and keep showing respect to victims and Tim. Some really care

[@FM-qm5xs]

Agreed.

[@Naomi0o_o0]

xxxxxxxxxxx we're here for you even though we're strangers.

[@debphelan-devon7928]

Good luck with your journey can not imagine how hard it is ❤

[@scottige]

We got this!

[@CBS01802]

It's a lovely day in Ballarat. The sun is shining, it's 28 degrees and Pell is dead. It's a lovely day in Ballarat.

[@harberiondeanothemagician4697]

The fact that the absolute un-fathomable rage is just barely concealed behind a mask of humour and well written lyrics is phenomenal.

[@AvailableUsername80]

Totally agree.

[@DocTight]

Come and face the music, Georgy

[@stupollock6851]

Also fitting and ironic that it stands up to evil masquerading as religion.

[@obiwansherlockclousseau5107]

@@DocTight He did and he was acquitted.

[@dougy6237]

@@DocTight Yes, he came home when he didnt even have to. And he was AQUITTED in an historical decision were all judges UNANIMOUSLY AGREED and did not differ on one point.

[@seaztheday4418]

It's been 6 years and he ought to have done so in jail, but Pell has died. May those who suffered at his hands (or as a result of his inaction) find some form of closure upon this man's passing.

[@editornia]

+1

[@bernicehenry9738]

Absolutely.The scars don't go with triggers everywhere

[@angelabrewin55]

Well said 😢

[@commentsforthealgorithm1740]

As an atheist, I hope his belief was the true one so that thing burns in hell for eternity

[@clairehewitt4644]

Another atheist here, hoping that if hell is real, Pell is right there burning alongside the rapists he protected.

[@BluebirdGame]

Today's a great day to have this on repeat

[@forkistasales]

First thing that came to mind when I heard 🤣

[@freeloader69]

@@forkistasales Same

[@Druklet]

I'm so sad it's not trending!

[@imonlysleeping4491]

Cheers to that!

[@jnthwaite]

I found out about this song from TikTok comments! 😁

[@Ellerby111]

This song is on replay today, as I hear of Pell's death. Thanks Tim.

[@editornia]

+1

[@AmandaSmith1376996]

We're all celebrating!!!

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

All you ghouls are sick. Cardinal Pell was proven innocent by your own godless court system. He is smiling down in eternal happiness now. You have NO joy at his passing.

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

I see the photo on your profile seems to be of an unbaptised, demonic child...your postings against Pells innocence can be sued for as you have labelled him. I believe his family can sue you..

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

@Amanda Smith Amanda, You are a nasty liar. Pell was innocent. Have you killed unborn children via your use of the pill or Abortion. Jesus won't let you away with that.

[@usernamesareforidiot]

Oh Tim Minchin, you glorious, genius, beautiful man. I hope to shake your hand one day.

[@13opacus]

+usernamesareforidiot oh Please, genius?

[@patriciaboogaerdt2998]

Me too, such an underrated talent about to be unfurled I think...

[@absurdist5134]

Yes, genius. He's a genius.

[@noodeling]

I can confirm, having met Tim Minchin, that he is the most amazingly down to earth person you will meet. His undeniable talent, and sharing my opinions on these matters, would usually make someone up themselves but Minchin is truly an amazing fellow Aussie in my opinion. This song in particular - a perfect blend of humour, sincerity, and wit. I'm so proud to say I've met this man, let alone that I have hugged him and share a nationality. Seriously, he's a bloody genius.

[@usernamesareforidiot]

"Perfect combination of humor, sincerity, and wit." Exactly. And if you listen to his other works and watch his talks, it's quite clear that this man is observing and thinking on a different level. Tim Minchin is a genius.

[@nicoles7800]

Thankyou Tim. I'm a survior. Survived and thrived. Good home and am looking after beautiful children of my own. IT has been said living well or happily is the best way to handle past abuse.Doing my best. Your understanding , music and lyrics go a very long way in support and healing.

[@scibus2593]

Writing a song about an issue is not trial by media.

[@huckthatdish]

Sharon Mccaffrey last I checked this song did not put anyone in jail, so I fail to see how it's a trial.

[@Nalianna]

@Sharon Mccaffrey His actual trial has happened now. Guilty as Pell.

[@Nalianna]

Probably not a good idea to take the word of a convicted racist (Andrew Bolt). Birds of a feather, etc.

[@gennyc6711]

@Sharon Mccaffrey Forgive us. And you all, people, you should be ashamed of yourselves. HYPOCRITES. How can you not believe the priest who's covering for Pell? How can you believe those children and not the holy man? I'm sorry, Sharon. We were on the wrong side of this battle the whole time. There is no worse blind than the one who doesn't want to see. Let's repent. We turned our faces away from you, God, but like Saul on the Damascus road, You sent a messenger to us and so, now we've had the truth revealed to us... On a serious note, Shar, people like you live a hundred years.

[@lotharsoran3604]

I legitimately love Mr. Minchin for this song. As a survivor myself it is heartening to hear someone put these sentiments into lyrics. Thanks, Tim. Really, it means a lot. I can hear the anger resonating in this, despite the cheerful tone. Too many get away with sweeping it under the carpet.

[@athena854]

Left at 15 (unconfirmed) and I’ve only been back for weddings and funerals. Fuck them and fuck the monsters they continue to enable.

[@antimatterexplodes4014]

I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[@BelRigh]

Hugs @lothar

[@Raztiana]

Lots of love to you. I wish you peace

[@DB-qw6xq]

Are you a victim, or just saying this to sway opinion?

[@hydeandzeke]

It's a lovely day in Ballarat.

[@Xanara1001]

i grew up in Ballarat. i know David Ridsdale (shared a flat with him for a couple of years). David's pain is as raw now as when these atrocities were first committed. Cardinal Pell offered money to David to keep quiet about his own and other peoples abuses. David refused and has been fighting for an apology from and a change in the church culture for nearly 40 years. David Ridsdale should be hailed as a hero of human rights activists. His strength and purpose need to be recognised. He stands up for all victims of abuse, and i am grateful that he can stand up and do what so many others were too broken to do.

[@1601tgc]

+Xanara1001 did David Ridsdale tell you about his 1982 conviction for two counts of indecent assault on a boy??? The hypocrisy.... he may hate Pell but at least Pell did not assault boys like your ex flat mate did.

[@leahmelody3427]

+1601tgc I hope you don't have to eat your words, Pell is under investigation for abuse, breaking news today.

[@CatsinQuarantine]

+1601tgc... Yeah, but David Risdale also handed himself into the police, sparing those boys a long investigation and trial, which would have only added to their pain. And he served his sentence. And he came out about his conviction to 60 Minutes, so its hardly a secret. Sex offending by child victims of sexual abuse isn't automatic by any means (most victims don't go on to sexually offend themselves) but it still happens. It sounds to me as if David Risdale has confronted his darkest demons and has been working to make things better for a long time. Nothing can undo what he did to his two victims, but he is doing what he can. I can respect that.

[@1601tgc]

Leah melody I hope I don't have to either... not for the sake of argument but for the sake that a false accusation is better than a real accusation in so far as there was no abuse. Time will tell and I hope he is innocent of those charges just as much as I hope a murderer is innocent to the extent the crime never happened.

[@xiphocostal]

@@1601tgc eat your words

[@suezeezwart8460]

Tim we need a Reprise called so long Cardinal Pell

[@everdaydetectorist]

suezee zwart OH PLEASE...CAN WE?

[@keldakay8214]

Sue zee- It’s tempting. But I think that would feel like gloating. And honestly, there’s no winners here. There’s still damaged and dead people.

[@PassionJo777]

It really isn't necessary as he's covered everything in his original song He puts a white beard on and he goes to HELL. Guys let's remember this is NO laughing matter!!! I'm imagining how hurt and raw all these emotions on the victims (one ALREADY dead of an OD!!:((() And to micheal "advocate" you just broke my heart yesterday as you were shouting abuse at him. How was your day in the lock up Pell???

[@PassionJo777]

@Beth Beth YOU again!!!!????? Spreading this SHIT and everyone ignores YOU!!! Bad time for Catholics right now but ALL my Catholic mates including priests are just TOO ashamed to even comment. If you want to live in denial that's YR problem..don't make it ours TOO BY saying this crud!

[@everdaydetectorist]

" So Long Criminal Pell " ..... that has a nice ring to it..... or should I say, " A Pellian Knell "

[@michele8491]

He just fucking died. I had to come here and listen to it again. Rest in piss, you won't be missed

[@monicam4230]

Brought a tear to my eye. So powerful. Sending love to the victims and their families. Well done Tim.

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

Minchin is a scary individual..irregular..yep..look at him! Tip of the iceberg..

[@1234poppycat]

Cardinal Pell died cos he was an elderly man who had complications following an operation ... He admitted with the benefit of hindsight that he made mistakes 30 + years ago when nobody thought Child abuse was prevalent .. Of course after being wrongly convicted the highest court found him not guilty by 7 - 0 ..... He has reached his aim and is in heaven ... Mr Minchin has still not shown any dignity and not apologised!!

[@tammiesykes2396]

​@@1234poppycatwhy should Tim apologize. George didn't do anything himself but he protected pedophiles. That's just as bad. That's beyond a mistake . The amount of people here trying to protect a pedophile enabler at the expense of children is disgusting

[@hsea2396]

You’ve heard of Elf on a Shelf.. now it’s Pell in a Cell

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Oh that was clever. Didn't think anyone would be able to make me laugh over this but, you've managed it.

[@Etherealscorpions]

BAH GAWD AS GOD IS MY WITNESS HE IS BROKEN IN HALF* *by prison dick

[@gunskill100]

That's funny!

[@Etherealscorpions]

@Zebra M You underestimate my power

[@EdDueim]

@Sharon Jensen High-profile, particularly eldery, sex-offenders are extra protected. No prison wants that publicity.

[@LockeRobsta]

I hear the tolling of the bell and it has a Pellian knell - *_goes to lookup the definition of knell_* "the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral." God damn, the aptness of the lyric combined with the 3rd degree burn he just dispensed! Tim Minchin is a word-smith of the highest order.

[@deltanovember1672]

“And it has a Pellian knell” fantastic lyrics.

[@jilllindfield2187]

Absolute brilliance

[@1234poppycat]

Small things amuse small minds !! Cardinal Pell is innocent Sorry for the truth to spoil your enjoyment

[@darrynsharp4169]

Had this stuck in my head ever since I heard the news

[@editornia]

+1

[@RussellWhiteGrob109]

So much I want to say - Tim Minchin makes me proud to be an Australian.

[@janewest2845]

He is one of your best exports, an incredibly talented bloke

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

Australian and proud of Minchin. LMFAO. OZ is a moral cesspit. Pell was the best of you. Bet you've been around the block...criminals, skin cancer, disease, lock up of children in stadia during Covid. Nature punishing you. Stealing the land from the Ab Original people...and f@#king pervert Minchin makes you proud. What f@#king Planet..! You Dope!

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Me too mate 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@donaldmcbride3673]

As an American, I wish more famous people would be cunts to against the money, like sinead o'Conner

[@PianoDiary85]

@@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816 calling out people covering up child abuse is hardly immoral!

[@ronandlima2985]

Anyone else watching this after he was released

[@funlovebunnyfuck]

R G I’ve lost all faith in our legal system

[@sarahnolasco472]

ME! FUCK THIS SHIT!

[@CazHbokbok]

The world's largest paedophile ring - the Catholic Church are all sleeping a bit more sound in their beds tonight.

[@BoskMaster]

@Beth Stop Screaming.

[@Jessica_Roth]

But, you see, although the victim was "compelling", it was "uncorroborated". Next time, I guess Georgie should video it, to avoid these silly uncertainties. Three cheers for "justice". Bloody hell.

[@donpalmera]

The thumbnail makes it look like Tim and Bill Bailey got mixed up in the transporter from that fly film..

[@PumatSol]

LOL

[@BathroomTile]

Yep, looked like Bill Bailey to me as well

[@MintBullet]

+donpalmera So it wasn't just me thinking that...

[@YeahButNah100]

+donpalmera ...The Fly, with Jeff Goldblume

[@zzyeggman4835]

+donpalmera lol thats what i was thinking

[@Sairin13]

"Allegations abound, but the Devil is firmly denying the rumor that Cardinal Pell is being passed around hell with his pants down"

[@Fenyxfire]

Today is a good day to revisit this.

[@rripley86]

You know a song with such serious subject matter has no right to be so goddamn catchy... It's months down the line and still a total earworm!

[@sandwichbreath0]

In a way it's great that it is, so no-one will forget what Pell did years ago when he supported one of our worst serial rapists in state history (and likely offended himself too, it now seems)

[@frankzappaspussy7362]

only a lapsed catholic would think like that..

[@NYsummertimeCHI]

frank zappa's pussy "Lapsed" = freed from mental enslavement and group think?

[@NYsummertimeCHI]

frank zappa's pussy Proud to be lapsed! :)

[@frankzappaspussy7362]

Nicholas Yager you have missed my point - which is essentially in agreement with yours..

[@WildlifeVideos113]

This needs to get to number 1 in the Aussie charts next week

[@Qpaification]

Is it possible to vote online?

[@sgtsnokeem1139]

@@Qpaification we'll make it another JJJ hottest 100 lol

[@sgtsnokeem1139]

@Zebra M if ANYBODY goes after kids they're fkd. If ANY organization tries to hide them then they're included.

[@sgtsnokeem1139]

@Zebra M will do. Now tell your friends to stop hiding and touching kiddies. Where there's smoke...

[@sgtsnokeem1139]

@Zebra M your right. Those pedo priests made that decision to touch kiddies and hide their friends on there own. The church will destroy itself unless it changes. BTW Pell got 7 years... He's guilty. Have fun living with the fact that you've sold your soul to an organization that hides child molesters. If there is a hell I'm sure it's full of pedo priests. If you really believed you wouldn't hide these assholes.

[@idkidk3407]

I recently recovered some memories about my abuser using religion as an excuse for the abuse. I just so happened to stumble upon this song and it was so liberating. Thank you.

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

So very sorry this happened to You , this song helps me too

[@rhettoneill836]

Thankyou Tim 🌹Today we all speak highly of you..Pells dead & everyone ive spoken to today was singing ur praise..one can only hope ur asked to sing at his Funeral 💝🦂

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

Pell is now with God. You liars and unforgiving godless wretches, who denied the kindness and mercy required ALWAYS AND 100% as baptised Christians.

[@joesikic6531]

Dance on his grave ✌️

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

@joe sikic You ought to change your name by deed pole to Joe Sick. At least there is a growing awareness of how rife the false accusations are today. Man Utd had a player cleared today....I bet you have your share of shameless self indulgence done in your own life. "Progressives" are like that and have nothing to bring to their relationships but their worn out, spent bodies. Pell is INNOCENT. He has won. You are a loser, HERR Sick.

[@1234poppycat]

Cardinal Pell died cos he was an elderly man who had complications following an operation ... He admitted with the benefit of hindsight that he made mistakes 30 + years ago when nobody thought Child abuse was prevalent .. Of course after being wrongly convicted the highest court found him not guilty by 7 - 0 ..... He has reached his aim and is in heaven ... Mr Minchin has still not shown any dignity and not apologised!!

[@Sounddesks]

I was showed this song by a friend who's family knows Cardinal Pell on a personal level. And I can't express how much I love this song. As a victim of Child Sex Abuse, this song gives me so much hope, that people are starting to stand up against the institutions, and really beginning to fight for the survivors to obtain justice! Thank's Tim! (And so catchy!)

[@1234poppycat]

Cardinal Pell is a survivor of the massive campaign to convict an innocent man... Cardinal Pell returns Is persecuted in the Media has crowds outside his jury trial intimidating witnesses and the Jury Faced down the injustice ... Then with great dignity eventually got Justice Amazing Good courageous man....

[@bernicehenry9738]

Good for you! Just another day for you + me in paradise as George has passed!

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

Harriet, You were cruel to the cardinal. Apologise immediately. He is innocent. Minchin has exploited your suffering.

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

@Damhnaic Uabh hIongardail never EVER damand a victim of abuse to apologise to ANY abuser.

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Sorry that you went through that. I'm glad this song gave you some hope 😊

[@kaje65]

Just sent this to a victim. You've given him solidarity with a smile. Thank you Tim.

[@ElSings]

I FUCKING love Tim munching so FUCKING much. Though I am not a survivor of SA, almost every single one of my friends is (and honestly I’m not sure how it’s not happened to me, I’ve certainly had close calls and awkward moments that I was alone) and this means so much to me but especially to those who have been sa’d. To those out there who have gone through that trauma- though I’m not in your shoes, and I can’t imagine how you feel, just know that there are so many people who care about you and you can and will get through this. Your body is not lost, nor is your person. No one took YOU away from YOU. Your body is yours- even if it doesn’t feel that way. I promise everything is going to be okay, and even though I have no idea who you are and you have no idea who I am, I love you, seriously. I hope everyone reading this has a fucking awesome life and rest of their day (and also Tim munchkin I hope your life is like fucking butterflies and rainbows) Dude I can’t believe Tim is this cool of a person, he was already my favorite musician and artist just because of his non-pigeonholable sort of style but also his personality and his voice is so fucking cool (and I can’t get over his hair it’s literally the quirkiest coolest most “him” thing ever) but this puts the cherry on top of him being my favorite artist lol

[@stevensamas]

One Word.. COWARD. Happy New Years Guys.

[@Blombloms]

One of THE greatest lines ever in my opinion: I hear the tolling of a bell, and it has a Pellian Knell. I mean, no one ever, ever, uses knell in modern English but the fact he used it in context, it rhymed and it makes complete sense to the narrative is amazing in my opinion.

[@oscargordon]

I think what most people here are forgetting is that the Catholic Church does not believe that priests should be punished for doing anything wrong in this life. In fact as long as they ask for forgiveness, not from those they harm and abuse, but from another priest, they will get to go to heaven and sit at the right hand of Jesus. The Catholic Church is pure unadulterated evil and how people can still belong to this awful cult is beyond me.

[@Everywhere2]

+oscargordon - Interesting that Cardinal Pell seems to be really worried that sitting on an airplane might taking him to heaven just a bit sooner. Whatever does he have to fear from that, I wonder?

[@oscargordon]

Everywhere2 I travel quite a bit to obscure places and there is this thing called MedJet insurance that will get you evacuated immediately with whatever medical precautions are needed if you become sick or injured. One would think that with the hundreds of millions that the Catholic Church has paid in hush money to abuse victims, they could afford to get him and his medical team flown to Australia without having to fly coach on a budget airline.

[@1975angelgirl1]

+oscargordon But they are happy to punish unwed mothers (just one example), for having CONSENTING sex out of wedlock.

[@1975angelgirl1]

+oscargordon There is a doctor in Perth who is happy to fly to Rome and bring back Cardinal Pell, even pay for his first class flight. Here is a link to the article in the Sydney Morning Herald: www.smh.com.au/national/doctors-offer-to-get-cardinal-george-pell-back-to-the-royal-commission-safe-and-sound-20160211-gmra1p.html

[@1601tgc]

+oscargordon That's a bucket load of bullshit right there.

[@ethanhudson2009]

I can see the rage in his sarcastic expressions

[@jilllindfield2187]

And I love every bit of it

[@fionaheadford6771]

Thank you, Tim. For the victims, I'm so sorry that most of you never truly realised justice. But we see you, believe you and your truth and love you!!

[@DB-qw6xq]

But he lied! Are you stupid?

[@1234poppycat]

you then believe in a lie Dont you know the highest court found him not guilty 7 - 0 ??

[@nooneofconsequence3600]

@@1234poppycat You are ridiculous. Pell being found not guilty by a court known for their very conservative "interpretation" of the law does not only not "prove" that he is innocent, but merely show that there was not enough evidence. It also does not mean the victims suffer any less. When you call this a lie, you are indirectly claiming that every victim of the Catholic Church is either lying or at least has less reason to speak out about their suffering - both of which are claims that show a deep lack of respect for humanity and should make you feel ashamed.

[@1234poppycat]

@@nooneofconsequence3600 1/ The court is not known for its conservative interpretation - Some of the justices are quite open in their support of LGBTQ+ 2/ As well as Law the Court was issuing judgement on a matter of fact George Pell did not have the opportunity to be on his own with the boys ..... 3/ There have been other cases where innocent men have served prison sentences for child abuse & had the verdict overturned. 4/ It is absurd to claim as you say "you are indirectly claiming that every victim of the Catholic Church is either lying" 5/ You should be ashamed that you would want this innocent good Holy man to languish in prison for a crime he clearly did not commit. You clearly have no shame or integrity.

[@nooneofconsequence3600]

@@1234poppycat I did not say that Pell should go to prison, did I? If so, I challenge you to show me where I did. This isn't about Pell. It's about the victims who had their lives ruined by the church. Not by Pell, or not only by Pell, whichever holds true, but by any member of the church. And even so, Pell may be innocent of a crime, but he is not, in any way, good or holy. He and every other member of the church who lacks the will and intent of clearing up those abuse cases is at least morally compromised.

[@sueburn536]

As an unashamed Minchin fan who loves everything that he has ever put out from Inflatable You to White Wine in the Sun, I have to say that this one is my absolute favourite. The way that he just captures the thought process going through every Australian's head, as we learned all the details of this story is simply impeccable. Christian, non-Christan, Catholic, non-Catholic, none of that matters... "We have a right to know what you knew".

[@Johnathonsmum]

Guilty as charged. Just heard. Arise Sir. Tim Minchin

[@HurricaneMerc]

Ladies and gentlemen, We got him.

[@mrgingercow]

Yes!

[@hanumint]

Ya boy came home

[@autist1689]

@Beth the trail is done. He was found guilty and it's just the sentence that hasn't been given out yet

[@davidbowers-mason5216]

@Beth I don't know what news sources you're reading, but you're just plain wrong. George Pell has been found guilty of historical child sexual offences. In a month or so's time, the judge will decide what punishment that entails.

[@decwab6523]

Nice job doing a song in one day

[@suecartwright1689]

+Declan Miller He was passionate about it!

[@AllanLamb-hz6gt]

this song seems even more fitting today

[@ConnorNolan]

HIS CONVICTION JUST GOT OVERTURNED. I wouldn't have even recognized his name him if it wasn't for this earworm

[@noahmoss6634]

An absolute disgrace, embarrassed to be an Aussie right now

[@Jezebel_Jaylin]

Honestly YEAH hahahahahahaha

[@BoskMaster]

@Voice of Reason what an incredibly good strawman. I stand amazed.

[@281189ism]

@@BoskMaster I wonder if they realise that this song is not about the court case George Pell went to jail for? Probably not

[@anniee6616]

We know

[@KSicVR]

Tim just comes on here like it's no big deal and drops this beauty! We love ya Tim! Keep up the awesome work!

[@jimmybeesknees5099]

+KSic In Virtual Reality Oh hey KSic. I love your stuff dude! Didn't know you were a Tim Minchin fan! Both of you keep up the good work! :)

[@CJCappella]

He can’t sing for nuts?

[@DB-qw6xq]

Pity he contributed to an amazing miscarriage of justice!

[@benblades8465]

@@DB-qw6xq shut up noone cares

[@TBOTSS]

@@benblades8465 "noone cares" The rallying cry of every tinpot detector world-wide.

[@ClassicMiddleton]

Guilty as Pell.

[@rebeccalembcke5365]

Removed from the Vatican by Pope Francis as of today 🙌🙌

[@dolbarucci]

Savage.

[@megans6819]

I was going for a Rot in Pell angle but yours is perfection 👌

[@jupupable4101]

The bell finally tolled for him (and it had a Pellian knell).

[@jupupable4101]

@Zebra M There's currently an Australian media blackout about it as the Victorian court issued a suppression order. So you won't hear about a certain high profile Australian being found guilty on all charges until after his second trial in February where he faces court on new additional charges. It's being reported on in international media, though.

[@SevenTheJester]

My favorite part of this entire song (which is amazing throughout) is the last line. Tim basically says "Yep, if you wanna come back and sue me, I'm fine with that. It's totally worth it. Come on." It's hard not to respect and admire that.

[@LoneRider1969]

So true👏 The last line floored me..🤭

[@SevenTheJester]

@@LoneRider1969 I mean...if I had the money, I would've also seen it as 100% worthwhile. I'm dead broke, but I wanted to be charitable. What did I do? Started a KZbin channel to take a challenge where I have to post a video per day for an entire year, performing and teaching magic, and pledged that any money raised will go to charity. I don't have the disposable income to be able to help financially, but I can help raise awareness, and if doing that generates some extra money, I'm happy to donate that, too. We can all do _something._ 🤷‍♂️

[@Aegon6]

Going through every comment about the news and upvoting. So damn good

[@sophiagyger6932]

Ouch. You can always trust a comedian to tell it like it is. Nice work.

[@Crimethoughtfull]

I forget the quote exactly, but "sometimes *only* a fool (comedian) can tell the truth"...Shakespeare I like to think, but no matter, it seems quite accurate.

[@vickidabro1294]

Sophia Gyger I

[@mgtow5336]

His appeal was rejected today (21 August 2019). He's still in prison. This is joyous to many of his victims. He also used his seniority for decades in protecting other priests.

[@reviewreviewer1]

He actually weeded out paedophiles and there were no new abuse cases under his authority. Weinberg rightfully dissented in his favour. Thankfully this will likely reach the High Court. The majority possition is an assault on the presumption of innocence, the burden of proof and due process.

[@sophienugre4161]

Congratulations to his victims. May you feel a little safer and a little more validated.

[@reviewreviewer1]

As a victim of abuse I feel horrified to see child abuse being used for political and ideological purposes, and to watch people celebrate as the Victoria police pursued Pell while protecting actual paedophiles when they were part of the elite.

[@fedos]

@@reviewreviewer1 You're a shitty person and you should feel like shit.

[@TheScionServe]

You are insulting abuse victims now cause they don`t like abuse claims being used to further political and ideological persecution? Great. Just great.

[@aramilsiannodel4647]

This really needs to skyrocket in popularity like. Today.

[@anonleft]

"I've got a nice spot in Hell with your name on it"... Hope you're comfy George.

[@crodley]

Never heard of him, wikipediaed that bastard and now I"m more educated. Thank you. Oh and it was also quite entertaining, as always. If these hypocritical power-loving puppet masters weren't around to string along the naive, what would you have to sing about? I'd sacrifice it. Thanks again, Mr. Minchin

[@azukar8]

+Validifyed "debated" being a generous word for it :P

[@manthasagittarius1]

+Validifyed the cleric who made the clueless remark about "neanderthals," I believe.

[@resourcedragon]

+crodley : The first time I saw George Pell was on the 7.30 report back in the days when he was a Canon* - so that would be 20 or 25 or so years ago. I thought he looked like the sort of person who would use his fists in back alleys, all the while relying on sounding well-educated to get away with it.* Clerical rank in the Catholic Church, not a photocopier & printer!

[@Saxdaddyj]

I hope for every hateful comment and letter you receive, there are 50 positive ones of praise and adoration for your ability to write such profound lyrics and compose such amazing music.

[@1234poppycat]

It is bad when truth gets in the way of Catholic hate ... the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse, by it's own numbers, for the period dealt with, showed Catholic institutions to be 3 times safer on a per-capita basis. Fact.

[@Saxdaddyj]

@@1234poppycat That report found almost 4000 cases of abuse and released over 400 recommendations which the catholic church has since largely ignored. www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-releases/final-report-released

[@1234poppycat]

@@Saxdaddyj If you look at the figures. Together with the three final reports already released - Criminal Justice, Redress and Civil Litigation and Working With Children Checks - Commissioners have made a total of 409 recommendations. The report showed that proportionately children were 3 times more safe from abuse in Catholic run institutions than others .. The Catholic church has been resolute and spent millions $$ in ensuring we have the right child safeguarding procedures and have a zero tolerance for abusers. The vast majority of the 4000 cases of child abuse had nothing to do with the Catholic Church !

[@Saxdaddyj]

@@1234poppycat The Catholic church has routinely and consistently failed to keep children safe. Not only in Australia but the entire world. In 2021 an independent commission in France found that there were over 216,000 cases of abuse since 1950 in France alone. In case you were wondering that averages out to roughly 8 children being abused every day for the last 70 years in one country. Both reports clearly show that the church has made continual efforts to cover up and conceal these acts, going as far as trying to discredit victims when they try to tell their side of the story. No amount of rule changing or public apologies will change that. The hatred towards the Catholic church is well deserved. www.ciase.fr/medias/Ciase-Final-Report-5-october-2021-english-version.pdf

[@1234poppycat]

@@Saxdaddyj 1 The study you talk about was set up by the Catholic Church in a determined effort to rid itself of abusers and to ensure justice for those who had fallen victim to those who went against the Chruches teaching ... They concluded "" It is estimated that 160,000 minor children are sexually abused every year in France "" .... My words .... AND that means the Church abusers were only a small very small part of such abuse -- no level of abuse is acceptable .... "" These estimates result from extrapolation of data from the general population survey, "" For its part, the Catholic Church had opened the way in an atmosphere also dominated by the growing revelation of sexual assaults committed by priests and members of religious orders In November 2018, that the Conference of Bishops (CEF) and the Conference of Sisters and Brothers of France (CORREF) decided to create an independent commission to cast light on sexual abuse committed in the Church by members of clergy and religious orders .... S0 in common with the rest of the World relatively small % in contrast to other institutions and a complete willingness to eradicate such a scourge

[@11heartofglass11]

so many survivors, people tear you down when you stand up. thank you, Tim

[@katastrophe8321]

Listening to this again today for no reason whatsoever!

[@benphillips3953]

"With all due respect dude, I think you're scum" love this quote

[@bengruber3717]

Ben Phillips I think the best lyric is "I hear a bell and it has a Pellian knell". Something about that is superbly poetic to me.

[@JohnSmith-ms4xd]

That is in fact exactly as much respect as Pell is due. I like this new perspective on "with all due respect" this gave me!

[@MrShortfastloud]

HA. Me too.

[@ColinThePom]

He he - any comment that starts with "with all due respect" has the hidden sub-text of "which is approximately zero"

[@1234poppycat]

My sentiments to his critics who rounded on him without any recourse to the facts.

[@evemadden5974]

This song has aged so unbelievably well

[@cliveallen3818]

Even better now 🎉

[@lazygit5415]

@@cliveallen3818 fkn aye

[@moniquerennie3378]

Even better today!

[@editornia]

@@cliveallen3818 +1

[@mariegilders1427]

Time to serve it up with a hell themed cake

[@fernmonkey]

If you heard the news and immediately came here to listen to this song, you're my kind of people and I wish you a lovely day.

[@joshuam4835]

I didn't come here right away, but I sure as hell thought of this song the next instant after hearing the news. Cardinal Pell was on my list of people I will drink a toast to their bones in joyful celebration of their death after hearing of their death

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Hope you have a lovely day too 😊

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Thank you so, so, so much Tim. Long live the whistleblower. I love your voice, your songwriting, your vision, the depth and breadth of everything you do……..your insane talents……your musicianship…..

[@1234poppycat]

Cardinal Pell died cos he was an elderly man who had complications following an operation ... He admitted with the benefit of hindsight that he made mistakes 30 + years ago when nobody thought Child abuse was prevalent .. Of course after being wrongly convicted the highest court found him not guilty by 7 - 0 ..... He has reached his aim and is in heaven ... Mr Minchin has still not shown any dignity and not apologised!!

[@PianoDiary85]

@@1234poppycat The Royal Commission into his behaviour found that he knew about priests who were abusing children and did nothing about it. Th Commission also found that he fought against victim's claims to deter other victims making claims against the church. Whether or not he was found legally guilty (he wasn't actually tried for that before he died), that is still ethically and morally wrong. I'd like to think any reasonable adult would report someone they knew was abusing kids. I'm sure you would. Tim has nothing to apologise for.

[@1234poppycat]

@@PianoDiary85 In the 70's all organisations did not know how serious child abuse was -- I know .. In my primary state school a janitor sexually abused a boy and "so it did not embarrass the family' he was not charged but agreed to be transferred to another school !!!

[@crumbsinthebed4305]

Its a beautiful day Tim Minchin 🙂

[@thanhavictus]

He's a national treasure

[@donaldmcbride3673]

I hope Tim is having a celebratory drink tonight!

[@danielmorgan1295]

you bet

[@RED-mg5sp]

Ain't it lovely

[@keldakay8214]

I’m - you do realise there is as a suppression order regarding the trial? There literally *was* no media until the verdict?

[@everdaydetectorist]

CONVICTED TODAY. There is justice!

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

Actually he was convicted in December, but there was a reporting ban to avoid influencing a second trial. Still brilliant news

[@LordSpacePotato]

lol, i just remembered this song, cuz its a sick tune tbh XD

[@OzStick]

Sorry, but justice will not be served until he loses an inevitable appeal to the Supreme Court AND is sentenced to jail time. Once the decision is (hopefully) upheld he SHOULD then be held to account for perjuring himself before the Royal Commission

[@maryscottoconnor1203]

KayakingCampingFishing Hallelujah!

[@RED-mg5sp]

This is a historic day. Never has this song sounded happy to me, yet now it does.

[@rowangreaves8491]

A perfect day to revisit this song, as today is the day that Cardinal Pell went straight to Hell. Good riddance. Hopefully today this track will get a lot of downloads and generate more money for the survivors of abuse by members of the Catholic Church in Australia. It's a tragedy that so many of them took their own lives, and were outlived by George Pell (1941 - 2023).

[@luurchify]

Who's here after they found out he died?

[@shinystarmiestudios4179]

Me

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Me

[@watto2355]

Anyone who tries to cover sexual abuse is by their own actions guilty of that crime and anyone who tries to defend someone guilty of those crimes is also condoning sexual abuse.

[@watto2355]

Tim Minchin is a hero.

[@simoncorbett3003]

+Chris Watkins here here !

[@bobs_toys]

+Sam Best LOUISE MILLIGAN: Gerald Ridsdale's nephew is David Ridsdale. Over four years until 1982, he was his uncle's victim. I might have missed something else, but it looks like you've got the wrong Ridsdale. Update: David Ridsdale came from a family of nine children. He said it was "very Catholic" home, and the family's friends included a Ballarat priest, Father George Pell, who eventually became the archbishop of Melbourne and later Sydney. David said that originally his uncle Gerald was his hero. At one stage, David even aspired to be a priest. But when he was aged 11 in the late 1970s, his uncle started molesting him. Yep, looks like you've got the wrong Ridsdale. David was 16 in 1983 Might like to double-check things before posting them. That's a pretty serious (and apparently wrong) accusation.

[@watto2355]

+Sam Best. after checking some information it was David Ridsdale's uncle who was the perpetrator of the abuse. David is actually the victim.

[@michaelwren2992]

+Chris Watkins At a time when we are working towards healing and SOOOOOOO ,many people are damaged, HE tries his sniveling best to cash in . . . . . . I wonder what response we would get if HE sang about Muslim leaders, encouraging nine year old brides???

[@hansen100357]

I've been a Catholic my entire life and I thank you for this song and the Pope song! The church and it's victims cannot heal without the fullest and most honest disclosure of the hierarchy. I frequently wonder what Christ would think of them and how he will judge them...

[@chrisstgeorge3016]

This man right here is an honest and good one.

[@sunmustbedestroyed]

I commend you for this, but dude... just give it up... you know it's myth.

[@Rustythesmurf1]

Gilfoyle I know it's a bit late to say something like this, but why do you think like you do? The original commenter takes a view, which is fair, and instead of supporting an idea that I presume you would like you antagonise them.

[@Johnathonsmum]

W

[@buddhastaxi666]

well said.Such systemic evil and cruelty has to stop for the sake of further victims. Well said and speak up in Church.

[@teaburg]

January 10th, 2023. He has gone home, to the dirt. There isn't a hell, what a pity.

[@chad0ch0]

Today I'm watching this in celebration

[@harmonyvegan]

"Abortion is a worse moral scandal than priests sexually abusing young people." - George Pell Yeah.. he actually said that

[@TheColaGoodfellow]

I can see why people see abortion like murder, even if abortion is a painless procedure, is murder also acceptable if you do it painlessly? But at the same time I can understand why people would agree with abortion, at least in some cases.

[@rachelwilliams9686]

idk I think I would rather be dead than go through some of the stuff these poor kids do for years and can't get away. men that do disgusting things to children should have their dicks ripped off.

[@newperve]

"To be fair, people who are completely ignorant of the science do think it's murder. " Yeah but he's not completely ignorant of the science is he? He's one of the smartest men in the Catholic hierarchy.

[@Personmr]

It's more than that: before a certain point a fetus/zygote/whatever has no consciousness or personality. The Jews used to think that before a certain point a fetus/whatever was nothing but water. Then after it was born it was considered the equivalent of its mother's thigh until a certain point.

[@melanierothschild5083]

Aborted babies belong to God. Perhaps they are housed in an area or region known as Limbo. Other than this, they are in Heavenly Father's care. For a woman to be empowered, to make a decision relating to their unborn child's body, to produce and bear and raise and guide children, without hindrance from any other else, is the right to choose yes to life. Walk for little feet is in no way related to the Colorado shooting at the place it affected. Walking has always been our option for non violent means of remonstrance. As far as I know, it is still a normal doable civil natural thing to do. And it is made out to be a privilege that requires me having to expel some sort of fight having to prove. When there is no resistance because, to have an open door, in today's age, to be given the opportunity to actually stomp on the head of the snake with my heel . Its a massive step forward for me personally, and professionally because it's taking correct Authority over being relative to that fear being in a context where it is contained. And managed in a sense where its not a worry for me. I am the same with most creepy crawly things. If it is rodent, spider, or fly, I eradicate it. Not a worry. And it's exactly how it should be. Clean, clear and I drift off to stage five sleep without a care in the world. Thankyou Christ.

[@DrogoBaggins987]

Didn't think that we would ever get another song form you. Thank you.

[@ymfg9004]

Bloody brilliant! Expresses exactly my feelings. Tim you're an incredible talent, can you write another about his death today?

[@editornia]

+1

[@sharonjensen3016]

My mother was saying after we heard the news that Tim Minchin needs to do another song.

[@simoneavery9040]

Thankyou Tim,your song 🎵 was predictive..Now he faces the highest judge after spending Catholic money to protect the church and himself. His greatest legacy will be fiddling whilst children's souls were burnt

[@bubar1000]

Thankyou Simone. Someone convicted of a crime they didn't do did a year in jail. I look forward to hearing more about that 3 year old you ran over and then posted on facebook about how it was fine because the child was a particular colour. I can't believe nobody has incarcerated you yet it's almost like this crime didn't happen. But because it's been said here you should absolutely be arrested, let's skip the trial and throw you in the can. 1 year's time we can have another look.

[@LioraC]

I think you say the things that everyone's thinking or saying quietly - and you say them in such a gobsmackingly brilliant way. You are up there with Tom Lehrer for me. . . . Thank you.

[@Chuckf66]

+Liora C Was only thinking of that comparison today!

[@emilygillespie7738]

+Liora C Minchin is the karmic offspring of George Carlin and Tom Lehrer. I've been saying that since I became aware of Minchin. He's brilliant.

[@Tryinglittleleg]

Yup

[@manthasagittarius1]

+Emily Gillespie I'd been thinking Lehrer and Billy Connolly, but yes . . .

[@Legionaairre]

Good thing he's still alive

[@sophieroche]

Well....... Cardinal Pell came home

[@pompeytid1970]

Yes, in the end thanks in no small part to people like Tim Minchin. Catholic Church always does the right thing eventually, except die off. Galileo had to wait for over 400 years for an apology so they're getting better :)

[@pompeytid1970]

Sharon Mccaffrey only one charge dropped. Still plenty more he’s on the hook for

[@topsword6534]

Truth will indeed out, Sharon - are you a Catholic apologist? "Truth exists wherever it is found." - Thomas Aquinas

[@topsword6534]

Speaking rubbish does you no favours, Sharon - it just makes you a liar.

[@topsword6534]

"In 2013, the new Pope, Pope Francis, said that about 2% of the priests were pedophiles. That would have been about 8,000. Yet 2 years ago, when David Knight interviewed adults with SNAP (a US-based network of survivors of clerical abuse) who had been childhood victims of pedophile priests, the Pope had done nothing about it even though he was in Philadelphia hypocritically promoting “World Meeting of Families”. Today, the 3rd highest ranking Catholic Cardinal George Pell was charged with sex abuse - multiple charges from multiple complainants." kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ebqmCYastofqs

[@caro.k2958]

I was driving when they announced his death on the radio I almost crashed not because he died but the announcement waxed lyrical for minutes on what a fine upstanding citizen he was and such shining example of true Christian values 🤢 F@ck I hate revisionist history! Had to revisit to this masterpiece to restore my sanity.

[@nikoladavanzo7372]

My nation's history from last 60 years is one big lie, and the truth is slowly coming to surface now. People who are unvailing the truth are called revisionists and fascist by the same people whose parents were involved in murder and cover up of several thousant people. History by definition is revisionist because new material is being revealed. So I feel sorry for you because from your comment you revealed your intelectual and moral shallowness.

[@ECHOVALLEY-qg9ex]

Love the pub in Ballarat chat reference. Yeah absolutely people in Ballarat had some words they wanted to share with Pell.

[@WolfgangBrozart]

Perfect day to watch this

[@mzstephie]

Nonprophet agree, hope the old prick suffers

[@notkopo565]

Even better day to watch this

[@anneshaw9681]

I am singing along.

[@deadlettercircus1]

@Beth how did your predicted acquittal go?

[@Xavier0458]

It's always the perfect day to watch this!

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

Fuck me this song is so good and catchy, I've been singing it off and on in my head all year. Revisiting it from time to time. I love the au natural look Tim! And that "Pellian Knell" pun, pure genius!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Danger Russ Read this JUST as he was singing it, hehe. ^___^

[@storey8965]

fuck yourself dangerboy

[@aussiedigg]

Yep one of those catchy tunes that just sticks in your head.

[@1234poppycat]

Cardinal Pell is a survivor of the massive campaign to convict an innocent man... Cardinal Pell returns Is persecuted in the Media has crowds outside his jury trial intimidating witnesses and the Jury Faced down the injustice ... Then with great dignity eventually got Justice Amazing Good courageous man....

[@Thantifax]

HE'S COMING HOME In a fucking box

[@becportwood331]

Never atoned for not reporting the abuse. Never received forgiveness. Hope you like fire and brimstone.

[@matthewrandell5055]

This is really admirable. Even better than the Pope song. Tim releasing a song for the first time in a while just to stand up for what's right.

[@matthewrandell5055]

***** I'm curious what you think is his best musically. I really enjoy Thank You God, not sure if that's cheating as he has the Heritage Orchestra helping :')

[@dutchvanderlinde9618]

Where are you Beth?

[@matthewrandell5055]

@Arthur Hallett-West I didn't even know he was accused of that, that isn't really what this song is about. Tim isn't singing "go to gaol, Cardinal Pell", he's just imploring him to come home and tell the courts what he knows

[@matthewrandell5055]

@Arthur Hallett-West He was accused of wrongdoing before the song and not acquitted until after to be fair. I didn't know he appeared by Skype but I'm not even sure that should be allowed

[@nicolekerr4726]

Whos here because we've heard hes GUILTY Justice finally prevails This is for the victims We r with you

[@reviewreviewer1]

He is appealing, as he should. It`s a showtrial. Philip Wilson was also unjustly convicted and had it overturned.

[@finniancaulfield5259]

@@reviewreviewer1 Found guilty a second time, gag order lifted. So much for the showtrial idea

[@reviewreviewer1]

Actually he wasn`t found guilty a second time. Prosecutors dropped the second trial. So now they longer had an excuse for the gag order and decided to do PR dammage instead. What was the evidence again?

[@reviewreviewer1]

I am pedo lover because I want proof before a man is convicted? I`d say it`s the royal commision that are the pedo lovers since they refused to investigate child abuse within Islam and the ABC.

[@Nalianna]

@@reviewreviewer1 Why isn't a trial, where he's found guilty enough proof for you? If he was joe bloggs, you woudn't bat an eye. Are you hard for priests?

[@chandois1252]

anyone else return for a re-listen after hearing the news of Pell dying?

[@AmysThoughts83]

Yes

[@mauvemouse9259]

Love that smirk at the end

[@coolchiligirl]

I know you're scared Georgey Poo...! Classic line from a great song. Thanks Tim...

[@georgemlewis2]

It's just amazing how fast you knocked out that video... Particularly love the Santa Beard god voice part :)

[@georgemlewis2]

Dust exactly! I wish they would do one about the cluster fuck that is Trump!

[@REALwoombath]

George Lewis II or Killary or even better - both.

[@Dyllbill_]

Why do one on Trump?

[@nolansykinsley3734]

Guess he will finally have to answer now.

[@ZedP]

My deepest respect for this song and its message. Your fan forever.

[@Nalianna]

Good timing. He is dead. See him in hell.

[@AmandaSmith1376996]

And now Pell is dead in Hell

[@markwigg4030]

Looks like we'll need a new verse or two

[@nailsnailsgoodinbed]

Oh yeah

[@1234poppycat]

@@nailsnailsgoodinbed Oh yes March 2020 Something with an apology sorry seems to be the hardest word...

[@napalm5]

I love how Pell's QC bought this song up in court!

[@123ochre]

Really!?

[@Quinefan]

... suggesting that perhaps it ultimately wasn't helpful to the prospects of getting him convicted.

[@Jen-rc6rn]

This song makes me cry. I weep for those who were abused by the church, and for anyone who has ever experienced abuse. I also cry out of a sense of awe at the love, compassion, and righteous anger that we are capable of showing one another - this song is such a great example of that.

[@deeanna8448]

As soon as I heard the POS died, I came to hear this song!

[@SamLanena]

Never been more relevant than today, boss. Just shared it again.

[@almagirimai8931]

me too!

[@bron9674]

Brilliant for the whole of the country. Pell is got

[@socratesandpythagoras6712]

He has been acquitted.

[@pearse9116]

That ending is fucking awesome!

[@tanote71]

Thank you so much for writing this song. It gave us a great deal of pleasure listening to this repeatedly today :)

[@6thgear452]

Bye Bye Cardinal Pell. You won't be missed.

[@mjhszig]

CONVICTED!

[@benwright1871]

Show of hands, who has been blasting this all day today?

[@flyaccelerated]

I have

[@Xavier0458]

All week my man!

[@SleimanSam]

Still Blasting Dude! ✊✊

[@grasshopper5175]

You betcha!

[@Quinefan]

All year so far 😉☺

[@chocfudgebrowni]

This feels appropriate to bring back

[@robertchapman1957]

On this day 11th January 2023 I truly enjoyed this song.

[@damhnaicuabhhiongardail2816]

Sick man!

[@Shindai]

I didn't hear about this case so I looked it up, and found a page from the Catholic League discussing "the war on Cardinal Pell," which speaks of the "vile" accusations. It asks why it took so long for victims to come forward, pointing out that they're not exactly beacons of virtue themselves. It's the language used by fucking abusers. I was abused when I was 12, a doctor molested me in hospital. I'm 31 now. Now I know what abuse is, at the time I just thought it was weird. I was a child, I didn't know what was going on. Even a while after when I'd heard he no longer worked there because he was caught watching child porn it didn't click with me. Now the guy's got an important position as head of a department in some hospital in England, and it's the word of a 12 year old victim 20 years later against a respect doctor. It's hardly likely to go my way if I pursued anything now :/ Why don't victims come forward? Because it often happens when they're too young to know how to speak up, or they're too scared, or they're not taken seriously, or they're threatened. I work with abuse survivors nowadays and there are so many reasons. When someone suggests a victim takes decades to come forward because now it's in the media and they can gain from it or something, as is implied, it makes me sick. Also, you don't have to be a paragon of virtue to be abused. Is it ok that Jesus was flogged and tortured before being killed? The church seems to think that's an important part of His story, and he was without sin, so yknow. I'd respect the church more if they just said "this is a trouble allegation, but we're sure Pell will be exonerated." But to suggest the victims are unreliable and not perfect so have no right to speak out against being abused is a low blow.

[@christopherrichards1744]

What's his name?

[@beccastell6439]

All this. Excellent point about virtue - why on earth should whether we are allowed to consent to one person be based on our actions with another person? We loved a certain person, or were attracted to them - why should taht give a rapist rights over us? I had one ex boyfriend expect sex on the basis that I was sleeping with my new boyfriend so why not him? And again I was assumed to be having sex age 16 with an older friend and mentor in his 60s who was a fabulous story teller and teh sort of person as a writer and a theatre buff I would interview like a shot yet certain unsavoury and unappealing men who had just got divorced saw me as potentially available? I am not property yet my spouse's best friend made a pass at me and others justified it as 'he thought you were single' (I've been married to his best friend for 15 years and it's not over yet) My spouse was abused in his twenties and I was 11-16 and then assaulted by much older adults again age 18 and 21. We both spoke to people at the time and were basically told to shut back up. I think the culture so conditions us to not believe men that it was far far easier for me to keep being an activist than it was for my spouse though our abusers were from the same social groups and contexts. We often forget that victims often do say something but are anyway accused of keeping silent even so - in my case I have been an advocate for many years yet people who haven't read my work might assume I am 'only coming forward now'. I can relate to what you say about 'thought it was weird' my spouse says , "I thought it was wrong' but a friend persuaded him taht it had been consensual (despite my spouse having been unconscious and unable to consent)

[@sherryburrows882]

I agree 100%.

[@rainbow2401990]

The thing is, no rapist is a one time offender. Rape/sexual assault is not a crime one commits in order to get something else. It is committed purely for the pleasure of doing it, not as means to an end. People who enjoy the crime itself never stop repeating it unless they are stopped. It's the same thing with arsonists, serial killers, etc. If our society wasn't so twisted and victims weren't blamed and shamed, I'm sure that if you were to accuse him, many others would join you. As it is, most of them wouldn't risk getting victimized again.

[@BelRigh]

For those with no money and Power to run from false aligations.... Understandable...for the #2 or 3 person in the Gorram catholic church to run from them.... Guilty as my Dog when he poops on the floor and looks at me like "idk how this got here"

[@doomerzoomer]

happy to see this is where we all end up to celebrate Pell's conviction. Good work Tim, your part in this is not forgotten

[@deltanovember1672]

Beth Ooops. Looks like you fucked up. That foul cretin is languishing in prison where he belongs. Yessss!!!

[@manonamountain]

@@deltanovember1672 She was simply an indoctrinated idiot,who believes anyone in a dog collar can do no wrong.There are none so blind,as those who refuse to see.

[@deltanovember1672]

manonamountain There’s no excuse nowadays. Everyone has internet, we are able to research and... fuck it. Doesn’t matter. She’s indoctrinated.

[@deltanovember1672]

Beth Still waiting... and celebrating. Great that yet another paedophilic priest is exactly where he belongs. PRISON.

[@1234poppycat]

the courage of Cardinal pell to face down the mob and remain faithful to get Justice in the end 7 -- 0

[@ceeejay9112]

Hits hard now!! He's home now, and being judged by the Almighty

[@cadcncengineeringfabricati3497]

There is no god. Grow up.

[@bigjuice5821]

I think the surgeon watched this video before George’s operation.