George Pell says 'some evidence but no proof' Vatican officials conspired to 'destroy' him

Comments to Italian media are the strongest cardinal has made alleging abuse charges may be linked to Vatican corruption investigation

Cardinal George Pell has told an Italian current affairs program that there is some evidence but no proof" that figures within the Vatican conspired to destroy" him, the strongest comments he has made to date that allege the charges against him may be linked to Vatican corruption.

Pell claimed all senior figures within the Vatican who had taken charge of reforming the finances of the Holy See with very few exceptions, has been attacked by the media on the level of reputation in one way or another".