On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, a solemn scene took place outside St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia, as the coffin of Cardinal George Pell arrived back at the church ahead of his funeral the following day. The return of the Cardinal's body was met by victims and survivors of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, who have been gathering at the cathedral since Monday to tie ribbons to the fence in memory of those victims who could not be present in person.

The return of Cardinal Pell's coffin to St. Mary's Cathedral sparked mixed emotions among the survivors and supporters gathered outside. Some felt anger and pain at the sight of the man they hold responsible for covering up and denying the abuse they suffered, while others saw the arrival of the coffin as an opportunity to come together and pay their respects to those who have been impacted by the abuse.

Pauline Pantsdown, who filmed the scene outside the cathedral, captured the solemn atmosphere as survivors and supporters stood in silent reflection, tying ribbons to the fence in memory of the victims. The ribbons, adorned with messages of hope and remembrance, serve as a symbol of solidarity and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and healing for those affected by the abuse.

The funeral of Cardinal George Pell is set to take place on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Cathedral. The event is expected to draw significant attention from both the local and international communities as the world watches and waits to see how the Catholic Church will respond to the ongoing calls for change and accountability.