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Gay Catholic Archbishop Writes Memoir

Figure in sex scandal admits orientation, denies assault

By Gabriel Winant,  Newser User

Posted May 12, 2009 11:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – A Catholic archbishop who resigned in 2002 over a sex scandal with a man has written a book addressing his sexual orientation, reports the AP. Rembert Weakland was head of the Milwaukee archdiocese and a hero to liberal Catholics for his activism, until he resigned...   Read full story »

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