The de-facto leader of Scotland's Catholics has warned the Church's credibility and moral authority has been "dealt a serious blow" by the actions of disgraced Keith O'Brien, who faces the real prospect of being stripped of his position as cardinal.
The de-facto leader of Scotland's Catholics has warned the Church's credibility and moral authority has been \"dealt a serious blow\" by the actions of disgraced Keith O'Brien, who faces the real prospect of being stripped of his position as cardinal.
damage: Archbishop Philip Tartaglia addressed the scandal surrounding Cardinal O'Brien at a mass at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow. Main picture: Mark Mainz
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Gerry Braiden
Glasgow Archbishop Philip Tartaglia made the comments at a Lent mass last night as O'Brien edged closer to losing his Red Mitre, the headgear traditionally given to holders of the post.
It follows the priest's admission that his sexual behaviour fell below the standards expected of his office.
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