French prosecutors drop 'sexual assault' probe into cardinal

By Agence France-Presse

Feb 27, 2023 12:01 am

Marseille, France: French prosecutors said Saturday (Sunday in Manila) they had closed an investigation launched into a cardinal who admitted sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl because the statute of limitations had expired, sparking anger among campaigners.

The probe was launched in November last year after a statement by Jean-Pierre Ricard, a retired bishop made a cardinal by pope Benedict 16th in 2006.

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