Catholic Church press secretary says he forgives Cardinal O'Brien after his apology over sexual misconduct

Mar 04, 2013, 10:05 AM

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who stood down as Britain's most senior Roman Catholic this week, has admitted that his sexual conduct fell below the standards expected of him. Three priests and a former priest had made allegations of improper behaviour against Cardinal O'Brien. He'd denied it - but today says he apologises to those he's offended. Over the weekend I spoke to Catholic journalist Peter Jennings who is currently press secretary to the Archbishop of Birmingham and is a long time friend of Cardinal Keith O'Brien.