Pope accepts Moriarty’s resignation

POPE BENEDICT XVI has accepted the resignation of a third Irish bishop as a result of the Church’s handling of clerical child abuse.

Pope accepts Moriarty’s resignation

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin James Moriarty confirmed he was quitting the position last December over accusations that he mishandled allegations of abuse during his time in the Dublin Archdiocese.

His resignation follows that of former Bishop of Cloyne John Magee and former Bishop of Limerick Dónal Murray

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