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Former Vatican treasurer Pell's appeal process to begin in June

Cardinal George Pell arrives at County Court in Melbourne, Australia, February 27, 2019. [REUTERS]

Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell faces at least another three months in jail on child sex offences before his application for leave to appeal is heard on June 5 and 6.

Pell, from Australia, is the world’s most senior Catholic priest to have been convicted on child sex offences.

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