George Pell's statement after verdict

STATEMENT FROM CARDINAL GEORGE PELL'S LAWYER:

* Cardinal George Pell has always maintained his innocence and continues to do so.

* An appeal has been lodged against his conviction and he will await the outcome of the appeal process.

* Although originally the cardinal faced allegations from a number of complainants, all charges except for those the subject of the appeal have now been either withdrawn, discharged or discontinued.

* He will not be commenting in the meantime - Paul Galbally, Galbally & O'Bryan Lawyers