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Irish archbishop accused of sexual assault
October 26, 2009
An Irish missionary archbishop has been accused of assaulting a 14-year-old girl before beginning a 20-year relationship with her. Archbishop Richard Burke, who was appointed Archbishop of Benin City, Nigeria, in 2007, has withdrawn from active ministry while the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith investigates the allegation.
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Further information:
- Archbishop accused of sex assault on teenager (Ireland Online)
- Child sex abuse allegation made against archbishop (Irish Times)
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