George Pell, a controversial figure in the Catholic Church, passed away on January 10, 2023 at the age of 81. His career in Australia's Catholic Church included earlier roles as Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, Archbishop of Melbourne, and ultimately, Archbishop of Sydney upon his appointment in 2001. He subsequently became the highest-ranking Catholic cleric ever to face a court trial on sexual abuse charges, resulting in conviction and eventual incarceration of 6 years in 2019. Despite his obstacles, Pell reportedly remained faithful to the Catholic Church and its teachings. He was known for his conservative stance on social issues, privileging traditional values in the church, and maintaining public adherence to the principles of the faith. Pell's writings on key Catholic topics such as faith, ecumenism, and the place of reason within the Church endured the controversies surrounding his work and are likely to have lasting considerations in the Catholic faith. George Pell is survived by his brother, Peter, and other family members.