French Cardinal Jean Pierre Ricard Confesses To Molesting Girl 14 35 Years Ago Global News
Jean-Pierre Ricard, who has been a cardinal since 2006, revealed the abuse in a letter on Monday and said he would step down. “Thirty-five years ago, when I was a parish priest, I behaved in a reprehensible manner towards a young girl of 14,” he said. “My conduct has inevitably resulted in serious and lasting consequences for this individual.” He went on to apologize and said he would be available if legal and ecclesiastical authorities wished to speak with him....