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French Cardinal Barbarin questioned in Lyon priest abuse case
Source: BBC
French Cardinal Barbarin questioned in Lyon priest abuse case
8 June 2016 Europe
The Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, is being questioned by police over allegations that he failed to act against a priest in his diocese accused of child sexual abuse.
The French Catholic Church has been hit by claims of covering up abuse, though the cardinal has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Pope Francis has approved measures to sack bishops who mishandle such cases.
But it is unclear if the decree will affect Cardinal Barbarin.
Police are investigating whether he failed to take action against a priest, Bernard Preynat, who is accused of abusing boy scouts between 1986 and 1991.
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8 June 2016 Europe
The Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, is being questioned by police over allegations that he failed to act against a priest in his diocese accused of child sexual abuse.
The French Catholic Church has been hit by claims of covering up abuse, though the cardinal has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Pope Francis has approved measures to sack bishops who mishandle such cases.
But it is unclear if the decree will affect Cardinal Barbarin.
Police are investigating whether he failed to take action against a priest, Bernard Preynat, who is accused of abusing boy scouts between 1986 and 1991.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36477106
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Source: Associated Press
French Cardinal Questioned in Priest Sex Abuse Cases
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Jun 8, 2016, 1:11 PM ET
French investigators questioned a prominent cardinal Wednesday about alleged failures to report on suspected pedophilia by a priest under his watch, in the highest-profile church abuse investigation in France to date.
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin has been under pressure for months since he was named in two investigations of accusations of sexual abuse of children by priests.
Barbarin, one of the highest-ranking figures in the French Catholic Church, is among several church officials accused of failing to report pedophile priests to judicial authorities. He has denied covering up abuse, but acknowledged some mistakes in handling and appointing priests.
One of Barbarin's lawyers, Jean-Felix Luciani, said the cardinal was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Wednesday in Lyon, saying the hearing took place "in a calm atmosphere."
Barbarin is being questioned in the case of Bernard Preynat, a priest charged with sexual aggression and rape of a minor and accused of abusing boy scouts in the 1980s. Barbarin says he was convinced the priest reformed in 2007-2008 when they met.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Jun 8, 2016, 1:11 PM ET
French investigators questioned a prominent cardinal Wednesday about alleged failures to report on suspected pedophilia by a priest under his watch, in the highest-profile church abuse investigation in France to date.
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin has been under pressure for months since he was named in two investigations of accusations of sexual abuse of children by priests.
Barbarin, one of the highest-ranking figures in the French Catholic Church, is among several church officials accused of failing to report pedophile priests to judicial authorities. He has denied covering up abuse, but acknowledged some mistakes in handling and appointing priests.
One of Barbarin's lawyers, Jean-Felix Luciani, said the cardinal was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Wednesday in Lyon, saying the hearing took place "in a calm atmosphere."
Barbarin is being questioned in the case of Bernard Preynat, a priest charged with sexual aggression and rape of a minor and accused of abusing boy scouts in the 1980s. Barbarin says he was convinced the priest reformed in 2007-2008 when they met.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/french-cardinal-questioned-priest-sex-abuse-cases-39692002
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