Pope Francis' main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O'Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston

Category: Religion

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley and appointed Richard Henning, bishop of Providence, as his successor. O'Malley, who led the archdiocese during a significant clergy sexual abuse crisis, reflected on his tenure with hope for the future. Henning, aware of the challenges ahead, emphasized the importance of listening to survivors of abuse. The transition marks a significant moment for the Archdiocese of Boston, which serves over 1.8 million Catholics.

Keywords: Pope Francis, Archbishop O'Malley, Richard Henning

Source: AP News

Update At: 8/6/2024

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