Showing support for our Aussie cardinal

His diocese (the Archdiocese of Sydney) has given 5 grants of $100,000 to support adult stem cell research which could revolutionise the treatment of a whole range of diseases. But I have yet to see this information published by secular media in the lead up to the papal conclave and I have to question, why?

This is only the sixth papal election where we have had a representative from Oceania, so Cardinal Pell voting for a new pope is a big deal, why is the media intent on focussing on the negative and discrediting Pell instead of reporting on all the reforms and great things he has done in his time in leadership?

The Sydney Morning Herald noted Oct. 15, 2002: "The allegations of sex abuse against Pell received extensive overseas coverage. It is doubtful the clearing of his name on these charges will receive the same prominence." So why is the same newspaper (Sydney Morning Herald) re-reporting old news found to be false? It seems like there is a mounting campaign from Paul Collins, Barney Zwartz at The Age and a few others to discredit the Cardinal at this crucial time.

Let's remind ourselves that Cardinal Pell is voting on something that will have a direct impact on history and the world. He is a great leader and a great Australian who I believe deserves better treatment by the press and to be shown a little more respect. Let's show some support for our Aussie Cardinal and look on the positive facts of his time as Cardinal instead of re-reporting the negative fiction.