SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland
Wednesday 8 January 2014
Gerry Braiden
Senior reporter
DISGRACED cardinal Keith O’Brien should formally resign when Pope Francis announces major papal appointments in the next few weeks, a leading commentator on church affairs has claimed.
The Pope is to name a raft of new cardinals in what will be the most significant stamp of his papacy since he was elected by his peers last March.
But the consistory, where new cardinals from across the globe will be appointed in February, is expected to overlook Scotland. None of the senior clergy here are tipped to receive the red biretta, the ceremonial hat worn by cardinals.
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