Pope’s verdict on Cardinal an essential step towards rebuilding trust

SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland

Herald View

Saturday 21 March 2015

Pope Francis gave a clear indication that he was taking the offences of Cardinal Keith O’Brien seriously when he effectively exiled him from Scotland in May 2013.

Now, by accepting his resignation and clarifying the extent to which Cardinal O’Brien has been stripped of his duties, the pontiff has effectively found him guilty of the sexual misconduct he has already admitted to.

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