The Vatican Treasurer, Cardinal George Pell has formally pleaded not guilty to allegations against him in Australia.

A court has ruled that Cardinal Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges.

Cardinal Pell is Australia's most senior Catholic and one of the most powerful officials in the Vatican.

He has strongly denied all charges against him.

An Australian magistrate ruled that there was enough evidence for the case to proceed to a trial on some charges. Other charges were dismissed.

Source:bbcnews.com