- Home
- / Keith O'Brien
- / When was the announcement made that O'Brien would not exercise his rights or duties as a cardinal?
When was the announcement made that O'Brien would not exercise his rights or duties as a cardinal?
20 March 2015
12 July 2015
2nd October 2015
24 December 2015
Answer
Cardinal O’Brien announced he would not exercise his rights and duties as a cardinal on 20 March 2015. This decision came after allegations of inappropriate behavior from four priests emerged. He expressed his deep regret and apologized for any distress he had caused to those affected. The church accepted his resignation and stated its commitment to investigating the allegations.
The Remarkable Life of Keith O'Brien: A Scottish Cardinal's Journey
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox