Between his death, two weeks ago, and his burial tomorrow, a furious battle has raged over George Pell’s legacy.If you happen to read The Australian newspaper, though, you probably wouldn’t be aware there are two sides to the debate.The Murdoch newspaper has been glowing about Pell’s influence.Why is the Murdoch media so invested in how the former Catholic cardinal is remembered? And what are they willing to ignore to make their case?Today, legal affairs editor for The Saturday Paper Richard Ackland on how Pell built his influence with journalists, and how he wielded it.

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