Pope Names Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia As Cardinal Keith O'Brien's Temporary Replacement

Daily Record
February 27, 2013

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Bishop Philip Tartaglia

THE Archbishop asked people to pray for him as he took control of the east coast diocese in "painful and distressing times".

A TOP Glasgow Catholic has been named as the temporary replacement for Cardinal Keith O'Brien.

The Archbishop of Glasgow, Rev Philip Tartaglia, will govern the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh.

His appointment comes after the shock resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien on Monday

Britain's most senior Catholic stepped down amid allegations he behaved "inappropriately" to three serving priests and a former priest.

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The Pope named Tartaglia as apostolic administrator after Cardinal O'Brien stepped down from the post on Monday amid allegations of "inappropriate" behaviour towards fellow priests.

Cardinal O'Brien has denied the allegations and is taking legal advice.

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Archbishop Tartaglia said: "These are painful and distressing times for the archdiocese. I also feel pained and distressed.

"With the grace of God, I will do my very best to oversee and govern the archdiocese until the appointment of a new archbishop. I ask for your prayers."