Pope accepts Bishop Magee's resignation

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of a senior Irish bishop who stood down over his mishandling of clerical child sex abuse allegations, it was confirmed today.

Pope accepts Bishop Magee's resignation
Wed, 24 Mar, 2010 - 11:20

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of a senior Irish bishop who stood down over his mishandling of clerical child sex abuse allegations, it was confirmed today.

This announcement was made today in Rome at 12 noon local time (11am Irish time).

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