Pope's close aide charged, bringing sex abuse scandal to Vatican

By Philip Pullella and Byron KayeVATICAN CITY/SYDNEY (Reuters) - A top adviser to Pope Francis was charged with multiple historical sex crimes in his native Australia on Thursday, bringing a worldwide abuse scandal to the heart of the Vatican.Appointed Vatican economy minister by Francis, Cardinal George Pell is the highest-ranking Church official to face such accusations."The whole idea of sexual abuse is abhorrent to me."Pell's high-profile departure, even if temporary, puts pressure on a pont