French cardinal says book royalties to go to abuse victims

A French cardinal who resigned as archbishop of Lyon after being acquitted of failing to report clerical sex abuse said the royalties from his new book would go to abuse victims. Cardinal Philippe Barbarin told France’s RTL radio that the Archdiocese of Lyon would distribute the money. “I’m not benefiting personally and I’m happy to do anything which helps the victims,” he said... Read More

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French cardinal reveals future plans after ‘ordeal’ of abuse trial

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who retired from the Archdiocese of Lyon, has left his see to serve as a convent chaplain and envoy for the pope. In a radio interview, he thanked Catholics for helping the Church survive his conviction and acquittal on charges he ignored sexual abuse by a local priest. “I’m contented and happy... Read More

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Between election rounds, French cardinal deplores ‘democracy gone mad’

France’s Catholic primate has condemned the current presidential campaign as his country’s “worst ever” and urged Christians to help prevent democracy from “losing its sense.” “Left and right rivaled each other and had their radical wings, but there was also a centre. Now, left and right have stepped back, and the main candidates are divided... Read More

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