SCOTLAND
The Scottish Sun
[with timeline]
By GAIL CAMERON
SHAMED Cardinal Keith O’Brien has been forced into months of exile by Pope Francis over the gay sex scandal that cost him his job.
The disgraced 75-year-old cleric — who admitted “inappropriate conduct” over claims by four priests — was ordered by the Vatican to quit Scotland for “prayer and penance”.
In a statement yesterday, the Catholic Church confirmed his departure was “in agreement with the Holy Father”. It said: “His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien… will be leaving Scotland for several months for the purpose of spiritual renewal, prayer and penance.”
It added: “Any decision regarding future arrangements for his eminence shall be agreed with the Holy See.”
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