Pope adviser denies accusations of sexual assault

The Manila Times

Pope adviser denies accusations of sexual assault  Canadian Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix, who's close to Pope Francis, denies allegations of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the 1980s. He says he's stepping back from his duties in the Diocese for now.   Video by AFP  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes #tmtnews #popefrancis

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00:00 First, I want to tell you that I categorically deny public allegations.

00:08 To my knowledge, I have never made inappropriate gestures towards anyone,

00:14 whether they be minors or adults.

00:17 My soul and conscience are at peace with these accusations that I refute.

00:23 Following recent events, in consultation with my fellow collaborators,

00:30 I have decided to temporarily withdraw from my diocese activities.

00:36 This is not a resignation, but a temporary retreat

00:41 to allow us to better assess the next steps to take and consider…

00:46 [Silence]

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