SCOTLAND
Herald Scotland
Monday 4 March 2013
Scotland’s most senior active Catholic leader tonight admits that the scandal involving Cardinal Keith O’Brien has dealt a serious blow to the credibility and moral authority of the church.
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow and apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, makes reference to the Cardinal’s demise as he celebrates mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow at a pre-scheduled service.
In his sermon, he says: “This is a sad moment for the Church in our country. The events around Cardinal O’Brien, his resignation, his statement of yesterday, have left us all very sad for everyone involved and for the Church.
“Many reproaches have been aimed at the Church and at individuals over this matter. The most stinging charge which has been levelled against us in this matter is hypocrisy, and for obvious reasons.
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