Cardinal Keith O'Brien has resigned as leader of the Church of Scotland.
His resignation today follows reports in the Observer over the weekend of alleged inappropriate behaviour towards four priests.
The allegations, which go back more than 30 years, are contested by the cardinal. However, he offered an apology in a statement for anyone he may have offended during his years of ministry.
The cardinal's resignation has been accepted by the Vatican with immediate effect. An Apostolic Administrator will be appointed to govern the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh until a successor has been found. Read more
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