Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal
The Vatican has said it will not probe accusations of sexual misconduct against one of its top cardinals due to insufficient evidence.
Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet was named in a class-action lawsuit accusing 80 clergy members of sexual assault in his home province of Quebec.
A former diocesan intern alleged the Cardinal inappropriately touched her at public events between 2008 and 2010.
Cardinal Ouellet said he firmly denies the allegations.
The Cardinal is not facing criminal accusations and the allegations have not been tested in court.
In a statement released on Friday, Cardinal Ouellet called the allegations "defamatory", and said he intends to actively participate in a civil investigation "to ensure the truth is established and that my innocence is recognised".
The civil lawsuit represents more than 101 people in total who allege they were sexually assaulted by members of the clergy in Quebec.
The earliest of the claims date back to 1940. Some plaintiffs allege they were minors when the assaults took place.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62598901
The Vatican has said it will not probe accusations of sexual misconduct against one of its top cardinals due to insufficient evidence.
Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet was named in a class-action lawsuit accusing 80 clergy members of sexual assault in his home province of Quebec.
A former diocesan intern alleged the Cardinal inappropriately touched her at public events between 2008 and 2010.
Cardinal Ouellet said he firmly denies the allegations.
The Cardinal is not facing criminal accusations and the allegations have not been tested in court.
In a statement released on Friday, Cardinal Ouellet called the allegations "defamatory", and said he intends to actively participate in a civil investigation "to ensure the truth is established and that my innocence is recognised".
The civil lawsuit represents more than 101 people in total who allege they were sexually assaulted by members of the clergy in Quebec.
The earliest of the claims date back to 1940. Some plaintiffs allege they were minors when the assaults took place.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62598901
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Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud ..... after a while you realise that the pig likes it!
