Vatican Statement on Cardinal Keith O’Brien

(Vatican Radio) The Press Office of the Holy See on Wednesday released the following statement concerning Cardinal Keith O’Brien:

His Eminence Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, Archbishop Emeritus of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, for the same reasons he decided not to participate in the last Conclave, and in agreement with the Holy Father, will be leaving Scotland for several months for the purpose of spiritual renewal, prayer and penance. Any decision regarding future arrangements for His Eminence shall be agreed with the Holy See.