Monday, March 04, 2013

Cardinal Keith O'Brien apologises for sexual misconduct


The former head of the Catholic Church in Scotland has admitted his sexual conduct had at times "fallen below the standards expected of me".

Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigned last month after the Observer reported allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards three priests and a former priest.

The cardinal initially contested the allegations because of their "anonymous and non-specific nature".

However, in a statement on Sunday he admitted wrongdoing and apologised to the Church and people of Scotland. Read more

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