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A landmark inquiry overseen by an independent commission confirmed extensive sexual abuse of minors by priests

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis urged caution Monday in the "interpretation" of a damning report into child sexual abuse by French Catholic clergy, saying a "historical situation" must be viewed in context. Pope Francis gives a news conference aboard the papal plane on his flight back to R

Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit said in a statement Thursday that he offered to step down “to preserve the diocese from the division that suspicion and loss of trust are continuing to provoke.”

Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris, who unexpectedly offered to step down last week after admitting to an “ambiguous” relationship with a woman in 2012.

Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit wrote to Pope Francis to resign following a report saying he had a consensual, intimate relationship with a woman - but he has denied having sexual relations with her.

PARIS (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris, who unexpectedly offered to step down last week after admitting to an “ambiguous” relationship with a woman in 2012.

Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit said in a statement Thursday that he offered to step down "to preserve the diocese from the division that suspicion and loss of trust are continuing to provoke."

Resignation comes amid great upheaval in the Catholic Church over accusations of sexual abuse and coverups.

PARIS (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of the archbishop of...

As utterly despicable as it is to sexually abuse a child, it is even more despicable to do so in the name of God, and religion, and the church. What could be a greater profanation of the name of the Lord? And what could do more lasting damage to an innocent child?