Omaha archbishop flatly denies abuse charge
August 01, 2024
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CWN Editor's Note: Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, has flatly denied a charge of sexual abuse, and insisted that the charge had nothing to do with his resignation, which he submitted in June upon reaching the age of 75.
“I have never had sexual contact with another person,” the archbishop said. He was responding to a lawsuit in which he is accused of molesting a teenage boy. The plaintiff has not been identified.
Archbishop Lucas reminded reporters that he submitted his resignation “as is required when a bishop turns 75.” Pope Francis has not yet responded to his letter of resignation.
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