I agree with your contention that Pell should be given the presumption of innocence. However, his claim of innocence should not be believed until it has been tested in court. We've seen way too many clerical child abusers protest their innocence, only to be found guilty. And we've seen the Church try to cover things up way too many times as well. I remain agnostic about the Cardinal's guilt, but very suspicious of the Church's track record.