SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Cardinal Keith O’Brien is said to be very upset after resigning as the leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with young priests.
Cardinal O’Brien, who has spent the days since his resignation in his residence in Morningside, Edinburgh, is said by sources to be baffled over “who his accusers are and doesn’t know what they’re accusing him of”.
His fate will be decided by the new Pope, with the outcome of the Vatican investigation into the claims expected to determine how the cleric will see out his days.
Senior Vatican officials are to examine the allegations which, it is claimed, involve three priests and a former priest dating back 30 years. His case has to be dealt with at such a high level of the Church because of his seniority.
Cardinal O’Brien has denied the accusations and said he was taking legal advice. It is understood the full magnitude of his resignation has not fully hit home yet. Sources say he is “hurt and wounded”.
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