Britain's top Catholic cleric steps down as Archbishop following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards priests

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Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns amid claims of inappropriate behaviour

 

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has announced his resignation with immediate effect after being accused of "inappropriate acts" towards fellow priests.

 

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/25/cardinal-keith-obrien-resigns

 

Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns as Archbishop

 

Cardinal O'Brien said in a statement he had already tendered his resignation, due to take effect when he turned 75 next month, but that Pope Benedict "has now decided that my resignation will take effect today".

 

FULL STORY at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21572724

 

Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns over allegations of 'inappropriate' behaviour

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9892265/Cardinal-Keith-OBrien-resigns-over-allegations-of-inappropriate-behaviour.html

 

Cardinal Keith O'Brien announces resignation amid claims of 'inappropriate behaviour'

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/breaking-cardinal-keith-obrien-announces-resignation-amid-claims-of-inappropriate-behaviour-8509612.html