Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Irish prelate and archbishop of the Nigerian diocese of Benin City Richard Anthony Burke
The resignation follows the prelate being accused of molesting a teenage girl.
Burke, in a statement to the weekly Irish Catholic, voiced “deepest sorrow for my inappropriate, irresponsible and repeatedly sinful conduct,” but denied having abused a minor
Pope Benedict XVI
Photograph by: ALESSIA PIERDOMENICO
Credit: REUTERS
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