SCOTLAND
Glasgow Evening Times
The Vatican is to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct which led to the resignation of Cardinal Keith O’Brien.
Bishop Charles Scicluna has been appointed by the Congregation for Bishops as its special envoy to listen and report on allegations against the former Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh following a request from Pope Francis.
Cardinal O’Brien stepped down in February last year after three priests and a former priest made allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him.
His successor Archbishop Leo Cushley said the appointment is “indicative of the seriousness with which this matter is being taken”.
Bishop Scicluna has been credited with reforming the Vatican’s attitude to sexual abuse over the past decade.
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