Thousands of colourful ribbons adorning the exterior of a Sydney church, symbolising the hurt caused by child sexual abuse, are removed by a group yelling homophobic slurs ahead of George Pell's 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.
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