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Daniel Andrews has confirmed there will not be a state funeral held for Cardinal George Pell as it would be 'deeply distressing' for survivors of sexual abuse.
The Vatican on Wednesday revealed the Cardinal had died at the age of 81, after suffering heart complications following a hip replacement surgery in Rome.
Responding to questions about whether the Victorian government would host a memorial for the Cardinal, the Victorian Premier made it clear no service would be offered.
'I couldn't think of anything more distressing for victim survivors,' Mr Andrews told reporters on Thursday morning.
Daniel Andrews has confirmed there will not be a state funeral held for Cardinal George Pell as it would be 'deeply distressing' for survivors of sexual abuse
'These things are usually offered and there will be no offer made.
'I think that would be a deeply, deeply distressing thing for every survivor of Catholic Church child sex abuse.
'That is my view. And I will not do that.'
While the date of an official funeral for Cardinal Pell is yet to be announced, Mr Andrews said
