French cardinal admits to abusing teen girl 35 years ago

LOURDES, France (CNS) -- French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, former head of the French bishops' conference, admitted to abusing a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago.

The revelation came in a letter from Cardinal Ricard read by Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort of Reims, president of the bishops' conference, during a news conference on abuse Nov. 7, during the French bishops' general assembly.

The cardinal said the 'reprehensible' action occurred when he was a priest, and he said his behavior 'has

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