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Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher’s homily did not once mention the victims of child sexual abuse, or Pell’s responses to itFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn the hour before the funeral of Cardinal George Pell, on the dark flagstones of the forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral, the faithful sank to their knees, rosaries in hand, and intoned: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee …”Across the road, over the heads of the police, rang the chants from protesters: “Go to hell, George Pell”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...