Former Catholic Archbishop of Paris target of sexual assault probe
Paris, France AP French police are investigating an allegation that the former Archbishop of Paris sexually assaulted a woman who is under legal protection as a vulnerable person, prosecutors said Wednesday. Michel Aupetit, who unexpectedly resigned in 2021 after admitting to an “ambiguous” relationship with a woman in 2012, denies any wrongdoing, his lawyer said. Then-Paris Archbishop […]
Paris Archbishop who had “ambiguous” relationship resigns
Paris, FranceAP Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of the Archbishop of Paris, who unexpectedly offered to step down last week after admitting to an “ambiguous” relationship with a woman in 2012. Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit said in a statement Thursday that he offered to step down “to preserve the diocese from the division […]
Essay: Why the restored Notre Dame cathedral must remain a church
Catholic Archbishop of Paris MICHEL AUPETIT explains why Notre Dame’s purpose should be as it ever was – a place of worship and a house of prayer…