French judges handed a six-month suspended jail sentence to Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, marking the first conviction of such a high-ranking Catholic Church leader for covering up child sex abuse.
PARIS—French judges handed a six-month suspended jail sentence to a cardinal on Thursday, marking the first conviction of such a high-ranking Catholic Church leader for covering up child sex abuse.
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who was appointed archbishop in the French city of Lyon in 2002, was accused of covering up for an abusive priest and endangering minors, the first time a cardinal has stood trial for failing to act on abuse accusations. The abuse by Father Bernard Preynat, who was a priest in the Lyon diocese from 1971...
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Latest: French cardinal convicted of not reporting abuseLYON, France (AP) — The Latest on a church sex abuse trial in France (all times local): 10:15 a.m. A French court has found top Catholic official Cardinal Philippe Barbarin guilty for...
Read more »
French cardinal convicted of failing to act on sex abuse allegationsA French court convicted the Roman Catholic archbishop of Lyon on Thursday of fa...
Read more »
The Latest: Court says cardinal had to report allegationsThe Latest: Vatican isn't immediately responding to requests for comment on the conviction of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin for failing to report a known sexually abusive priest to civil authorities.
Read more »
The Latest: Alleged victims hail church abuse verdictThe Latest: Alleged victims of a pedophile priest say the conviction of a French cardinal for failing to report the accusations to judicial authorities is a great victory for child protection and a powerful message to the church.
Read more »
12 Foolproof Ways To Make Perfect French Macarons At HomeTips, tricks, and actual recipes for making perfect French macarons at home.
Read more »
U.S.-led coalition confirms French jihadist killed in SyriaA U.S.-led coalition strike against Islamic State's last territorial strong...
Read more »
After Air France-KLM share grab, Dutch pledge coordination with FrenchThe French and Dutch governments will issue joint strategy recommendations for A...
Read more »
French Fries Get A Makeover As Restaurant Competition Heats UpIn an attempt to lift checks and woo new customers, QSRs are getting creative with fries, experimenting with everything from doughnut dough to 'burger dippers.'
Read more »