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March 20, 2018

Disgraced cardinal from Scotland dies at 80

Cardinal Keith O'Brien of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland, who resigned five years ago after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80. He is pictured in a 2010 photo.
VATICAN – Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned five years ago as archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh after admitting to sexual misconduct, died early March 19 at the age of 80.
Published in International
June 27, 2017

Mystery surrounds death of priest who went missing in Scotland

Father Martin Xavier Vazhachira, 33, from India, was found dead on a beach in Scotland June 23 after going missing a couple of days earlier. The cause of his disappearance and death is yet unknown.

EDINBURGH, Scotland – A priest who was reported missing last week from his parish in Edinburgh, Scotland was found dead on a nearby beach Friday afternoon.

Published in International
March 20, 2015

Pope accepts cardinal's decision to renounce duties, rights of office

Pope Francis accepted the Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien’s decision to renounce duties as a cardinal. While O’Brien can still keep the title of cardinal, he won’t be a papal advisor or be an elector of a future pope. He will retain the roles as a priest and retired bishop, according to the Vatican Press office.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis accepted Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien's decision to renounce all "duties and privileges" associated with being a cardinal.

Published in Vatican