Australia's High Court on Thursday delayed judgement in Cardinal George Pell's appeal against child sex abuse convictions, with a decision now not expected for months.

Australian court delays final verdict on Cardinal Pell appeal

Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys and will remain in prison for at least another three years, a court ruled on Wednesday.

Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, to stay in jail

Magistrate Belinda Wallington handed down her decision that Pell's case will proceed to trial in a Melbourne court, following a month-long pre-trial hearing

Australian court orders Vatican treasurer Pell to stand trial over historical sexual offences