This story is being reported inaccurately in many places. It is being presented as if Cardinal O’Brien resigned because of the charges made against him. The truth is that he tendered his resignation four months ago because of his age as all bishops are required by canon law. Pope Benedict decided last week that it would take effect today, that is before the allegations against him came out.
Given that he is known as a hardline defender against homosexual marriage and the because of age it was known that he would be stepping down, it seems convenient that these charges were timed as payback and a way to claim victory when his resignation would eventually take effect.
Be prepared for more attacks and misreporting by the media in the days to come as a way to force the Church to bend to the demands of the world.
Yep. I'm not buying anything from the media at this time.