Brett McLeod talks to court reporter Eliza Rugg about how things unfolded in court

George Pell has had his guilt confirmed by the Court of Appeal.

9News court reporter Eliza Rugg spoke to Brett McLeod about how it all unfolded inside the Supreme Court in Melbourne.

In a packed-out court room the atmosphere was intense, even before a 'frail' looking George Pell entered the room.  

"When the cardinal came in, there was complete silence. He took his seat at the dock and he was surrounded by armed guards," Rugg said.

He was listening Chief Justice Anne Ferguson quite intently" until he heard the appeal had been dismissed. Then his demeanor changed to that of a "broken man."