Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin who had been caught up in a sex abuse case, the archbishop of Reims said in a statement.

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A French appeals court overturned in January an earlier ruling against Barbarin, in which he was convicted last year of failing to report sexual abuse charges.

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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin who had been caught up in a sex abuse case, the archbishop of Reims said in a statement.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin who had been caught up in a sex abuse case, the archbishop of Reims said in a statement. Also read: Pope tests negative for coronavirus, Italy report says A French appeals court overturned in January an earlier ruling against Barbarin, in which he was convicted last year of failing to report sexual abuse charges. Also see: Pope Francis cancels planned retreat due to 'cold'

Pope accepts resignation of cardinal Barbarin amid sex abuse case

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Pope accepts resignation of cardinal Barbarin amid sex abuse case