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EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal George Pell has revealed throughout his sexual abuse trial and time incarcerated the thought of committing suicide "never entered (his) head" due to his strong faith and belief in his innocence.

After spending 405 days in prison following an initial ruling that found him guilty in 2018, Cardinal Pell's conviction was quashed by the High Court last week.

In an exclusive interview with Sky News host Andrew Bolt, the Cardinal said he was "wounded" by the ordeal but turned to his faith to get him through.

"If you can't pray when you're in trouble, your faith is very weak indeed," he said.

When questioned by Andrew Bolt how he had survived through the ordeal, Cardinal Pell said, "because I knew I was innocent".

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